Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rachael Maskell and Phillip Lee

Tuesday 23rd January 2018 Commons Chamber

[Dr Phillip Lee]

I am very happy to. Will the hon. Gentleman please send me the information?

[Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)]

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?