Debate contribution: Family Court System

Debate contribution by Ms Sinéad McLaughlin on 2 June 2025.

MLA: Ms Sinéad McLaughlin
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 2 June 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Family Court System
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4981108

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Thank you, Minister, for that answer. Women, in particular, and families who go through the family courts feel that the operation of the system is failing them. The work that you outlined is really useful, and the fact that the scoping exercise is under way is really helpful. Do you have any practical suggestions that we could explore so that families can get help more urgently at that time? A commitment of additional funding to support those who are going through the system would also be helpful. Is any of that on your to-do list?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2065/22-27.

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