Justice Committee to explore the work of the President of the Family Division
The Justice Committee will hear from the Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, during a one-off evidence session on Tuesday, 23 April to discuss his work.
Meeting details
At 2:30pm: Oral evidence
Work
Work of the President of the Family Division (Regular evidence sessions)
President of the Family Division
During the wide-ranging session, the cross-party Committee of MPs will explore areas, including: the current issues facing public and private law proceedings; the Government’s reforms to support separating parents; domestic abuse and the family courts, deprivation of liberty, plus transparency in the family courts.
Sir Andrew succeeded Sir James Munby as President of the Family Division and Head of Family Justice on 28 July 2018.