14 October 2022
On 13 October 2022, JUSTICE published its report on improving access to justice for separating families.
Lexis®Library update: The report was prepared by a working party of experts, chaired by Professor Gillian Douglas, Emeritus Professor, King's College London. It makes 43 recommendations related to child arrangements issues and their resolution in England and Wales.
Recommendations include:
- information and early legal advice
- coordination of legal and non-legal services
- consistent risk screening
- a child participation presumption
- non-court dispute resolution
- case progression officers
- initial investigations to be conducted by a court team
- funding for expert evidence and representation
- child participation in court
- cases to be reviewed as standard
Source: Improving Access to Justice for Separating Families
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