Justice Committee to examine reform of the Family Court
The Justice Committee will question the President of the Family Division and the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales during an evidence session in Parliament on Tuesday, October 28 examining reform of the Family Court.
Meeting details
At 2:30pm: Oral evidence
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Reform of the Family Court (Non-inquiry session)
Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales at The Domestic Abuse Commissioner
Chief Executive at CAFCASS
Chief Executive at Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
At 3:30pm: Oral evidence
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Reform of the Family Court (Non-inquiry session)
President of the Family Division at Judiciary of England and Wales
Discussion is expected to focus on recent reforms aimed at tackling delays and backlogs, early interventions and mediation, reforms relating to domestic abuse, ‘problem solving’ courts, as well as data and digitalisation in the Family Court.
The Chief Executives of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) and the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory will also appear before the Committee.