Specialist Crime
Police Family Disclosure Protocol
The Police Family Disclosure Protocol provides timely
advance notice to police of the existence of family law proceedings, and
the level of police information sought. The protocol encourages police
and parties involved, including children social care, to share information
at the earliest opportunity when family cases are contemplated.
The protocol has the support of The Judiciary, the Ministry of Justice
and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO).
The point of contact on Child Abuse Investigation Teams for requests is
the detective inspector for the team.
Download the Police
Family Disclosure Protocol in PDF format (306Kb)