Debates between Rachel Reeves and Oliver Heald during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Domestic Violence Victims: Cross-Examination

Debate between Rachel Reeves and Oliver Heald
Monday 9th January 2017

(7 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Oliver Heald Portrait Sir Oliver Heald
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As I said in my initial response, a great deal of effort has gone into training both CAFCASS and court staff to provide the emotional support that is needed.

Rachel Reeves Portrait Rachel Reeves (Leeds West) (Lab)
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I think that we all welcome the tone of what the Minister has said today, but this is supposed to be an urgent review, and many women are going through cases of this kind right now. Will the Minister make it clear that the review will be concluded by Easter at the latest and that we can then hope to see improvements in our courts?