Domestic Abuse
The Domestic Abuse Working Group has updated the Mapping the Landscape of Domestic Abuse Activity in the Family Justice System [February 2025] (PDF).
The previous version of the mapping the landscape document can be found here: Mapping the Landscape of Domestic Abuse Activity in the Family Justice System [January 2024]
Special thanks to Professor Rosemary Hunter for leading this piece of work. This document will be reviewed and updated every six months.
Safety from Domestic Abuse and Special Measures in Remote and Hybrid Hearings – guidance published
The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has published the Safety from Domestic Abuse and Special Measures in Remote and Hybrid Hearings guidance.
MARACs and disclosure into court proceedings (PDF)
Multi-agency risk assessment conferences (MARACs) are a recent development in addressing the highest risk cases of domestic abuse.