Family Court
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March 24, 2020
Coronavirus Crisis: Guidance on Compliance with Family Court Child Arrangement Orders
Message from Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division
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March 23, 2020
The Remote Access Family Court: COVID-19 (coronavirus)
Message from Mr Justice MacDonald
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December 17, 2019
The Judicial Heads of the International Family Justice re-issue guidance
The Judicial Heads of the International Family Justice, Lord Justice Moylan and Mr Justice MacDonald, have re-issued this guidance as a reminder of the guidance previously issued in April 2019.
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November 13, 2019
Practice Guidance: Placements in unregistered children’s homes in England or unregistered care home services in Wales
New practice guidance has been issued to explain the registration and regulation structure applicable in England and, separately, in Wales for residential care facilities for children and young people.
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October 29, 2019
President of the Family Division: Guidance as to reporting in the Family Courts
The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has issued the latest guidance for reporting in the Family Courts.
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December 18, 2018
Practice Guidance: Family Court – Anonymisation guidance
Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, has issued anonymisation guidance for the Family Court
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June 20, 2017
The Transparency Pilot: A note from the Vice President of the Court of Protection
Details of further changes have been made to the standard Pilot Order in the Court of Protection.
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October 16, 2016
Family Court Bench Book and Reference Cards
The Family Court Bench Book (FCBB) provides guidance for magistrates who sit in the Family Court. It is used for reference at court and to support consistent training. The Bench Book is supplemented by reference cards and signposts relevant legislation, practice directions and guidance. These help magistrates undertake the task of decision making in a […]