Majority of family court cases in England and Wales feature domestic abuse, watchdog says

<p>Commissioner’s review found 87% of cases uncovered physical, psychological or sexual abuse of a family member</p><p>Nearly 90% of cases before the family courts in England and Wales show evidence of domestic abuse, a watchdog has disclosed.</p><p>Physical, psychological or sexual abuse of a member of the family or household was uncovered in 87% of cases, according to a review ordered by the domestic abuse commissioner, Nicole Jacobs.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/10/majority-of-family-court-cases-in-england-and-wales-feature-domestic-abuse-watchdog-says">Continue reading...</a>