Family
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May 16, 2025
Speech by the President of the Family Division: ‘The Road Ahead: The Journey So Far’
Sir Andrew McFarlane spoke at the Resolution Conference 2025 in Birmingham
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May 15, 2025
Family Justice Council Guidance on Covert Recordings in Family Law proceedings concerning children
The Family Justice Council (FJC) has published guidance for professionals and litigants who represent themselves on the use of covert recordings in family law proceedings. The guidance, ‘Covert recordings in Family Law proceedings concerning children: Family Justice Council Guidance’, follows an increased use of covert recordings in family law proceedings and the need for clear […]
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May 9, 2025
Family Justice Council 11th Open Meeting
Find out about the meeting on Monday 7 July 2025 from 11am-1.30pm, including how to join online
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May 7, 2025
New protocol on communications between judges in Scotland, England & Wales, and Northern Ireland in cases involving adults who lack capacity, and accompanying handbook
Read more about the protocol, and use the request form and accompanying handbook
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April 16, 2025
A View from The President’s Chambers: April 2025
Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, gives the latest update on what has been happening across the jurisdiction
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April 15, 2025
O (Children: Fact-Finding)
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April 10, 2025
Speech by the PFD: Katherine Gieve Memorial Lecture – ‘Cleveland: Déjà Vu?’
Read the lecture given by Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, in memory of this children's legal advocate
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April 8, 2025
Now available to watch: Family Justice Council Bridget Lindley Memorial Lecture, 12 March 2025
Watch the lecture by Her Honour Judge Khatun Sapnara entitled Inclusive Justice: Race, Culture and the Family Courts
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April 3, 2025
Ms M -v- Mr F and The Child, C