Change the burden of proof in the Family Courts

I want the government to change the law so that the burden of proof in the Family Courts changes from a 'balance of probabilities' to 'beyond reasonable doubt'. Especially when cases may involve the loss of contact between a child and their parent.

264 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Thursday 27th November 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
1
Signature Deadline
Wednesday 27th May 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 279

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Family Courts assess allegations on a 'balance of probabilities', or 'more likely than not' basis, and any allegations proven to this standard can then inform decisions about parental contact. Many of those who face family courts do so without legal aid and support, and can quite often face other parties who have legal aid and support. We feel this is grossly unfair on not just parents but children facing these life changing decisions. The law related to burden of proof must change.


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