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45th Report - Improving family court services for children
Public Accounts Committee
HC 883
Published 12 September 2025
Government response
Treasury Minutes: Government response - 45th Report
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
Committee took evidence on improving family court services for children.
Conclusion
On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Department for Education (DfE), HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support …
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Government Response Summary
The government's response outlines plans for improving timeliness in family justice, developing a cross-system strategy by April 2026, and reviewing performance indicators, but this does not address the content of the committee's introductory conclusion.
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Conclusion
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Pathfinder scheme pilots show improved experiences for domestic abuse victims and reduced case durations.
Conclusion
MoJ told us that it has been piloting a new model for private law through the ‘Pathfinder’ scheme, the aim of which was to improve experience for victims of domestic abuse by taking a whole system approach to improving services. …
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The government response contains no relevant content.
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
Lack of a comprehensive plan for Pathfinder model's wider adoption by MoJ
Conclusion
MoJ has not set out a plan for its wider adoption, including assessment of what funding will be required, how it is going to work with partners to ensure that resources are available and realigned, or setting a timetable. MoJ …
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The government response contains no relevant content.
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