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Family Courts Under Fire in Northern Ireland: Parents Say System Is “Scary” and “Not Fit for Purpose”
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December 20, 2025
A backlash against Northern Ireland's family court system raises concerns about its effectiveness in protecting children amid domestic abuse. Parents describe a system that is intimidating and slow, often compounding trauma. Judicial acknowledgment of…