Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 10
10
Require local authorities to consult domestic abuse charities on FGDM decisions involving abuse.
Recommendation
We consider that local authorities should draw on the advice of specialist domestic abuse charities in coming to a decision on whether FGDM is in the child’s best interests where domestic abuse has occurred. (Conclusion, Paragraph 41)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 23 May 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗