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Family justice: open meeting

31 May 2022
Issue: 7981 / Categories: Legal News , Family
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The Family Justice Council, which monitors the effectiveness of the family justice system, advises on potential reforms and promotes an interdisciplinary approach, will hold its eighth open meeting on 4 July 2022

The meeting will be held remotely via Teams from 10.30am until 1pm. Guests will be able to observe the meeting, which will conclude with a question-and-answer session.

Any questions for the Council must be submitted by Friday 20 June 2022. You can register to attend and submit a question here.

Council members include judges, lawyers, doctors, social workers, academics and civil servants.

Issue: 7981 / Categories: Legal News , Family
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