Lords to hear from researcher and lawyer on the family justice system
The Committee explores issues around both public and private family law with experts in the field
Meeting details
At 3:00pm: Private discussion
Inquiry
Children and Families Act 2014
At 3:15pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Children and Families Act 2014
Barrister and Joint Head of Chambers at Spire Barrister Leeds
Director at Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
Head of the Family Team at 36 Family
At 4:15pm: Private discussion
Inquiry
Children and Families Act 2014
Likely question topics include:
- Challenges facing the family justice system
- Care proceeding timeframes
- The impact of the restrictions introduced by the act on expert witnesses
- The presumption of parental involvement
- Impact of child arrangement orders