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Debate between Phillip Lee and Rachael Maskell
Tuesday 23rd January 2018

(6 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Phillip Lee Portrait Dr Phillip Lee
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I am very happy to. Will the hon. Gentleman please send me the information?

Rachael Maskell Portrait Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)
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Some women in York have been taken to the family courts on multiple occasions by former partners. This process is clearly being used as a form of emotional abuse, and is highly costly to constituents and the state. What steps is the Minister taking to recognise court abuse, and what actions will she take now?