Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, said the research project would be undertaken by the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory, an independent organisation that collects and studies family justice data and evidence.
The Observatory hopes to gather evidence from families with
children and all professionals working in the family justice system, including
judges, barristers, solicitors, Cafcass workers, court staff and social
workers. It will convene virtual meetings and events to discuss the issues over
the two weeks and draw together findings from existing research of relevance.
The President will receive a summary of the responses by end
April, with a view to issuing guidance in early May.
The consultation can be found at: https://www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/news/rapid-consultation-remote-hearings.
