FAMILY COURTS

Early day motion 325, tabled 2 December 2009 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 16 members.

That this House notes that the Government has expressed a desire to increase accountability in the family courts; regrets that the Children, Schools and Families Bill as currently drafted would have the effect of increasing secrecy in the family courts; and calls on the Government urgently to draft amendments to deliver its commitment to accountability.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 7, Labour 6, Conservative 2, DUP 1.