COMMONS

Operation of the Family Courts

The Justice Select Committee launched an inquiry into the operation of the family courts and is calling for written evidence which addresses the following issues:

  • The effect of CAFCASS’s operations on court proceedings, and the impact on the courts of the sponsorship of CAFCASS by the Department of Education;
  • The impact on court proceedings and access to justice of recent and proposed changes to legal aid;
  • The role, operation and resourcing of mediation and other methods in resolving matters before they reach court;
  • Confidentiality and openness in family courts, including the impact of the recent changes in the Children, Schools and Families Act 2010.

News

Publications

Title Date published
Operation of the Family Courts, Sixth Report - Government Response 26 October 2011

Select Committee Inquiries

Select Committees carry out inquiries on areas ranging from the work of government departments to economic affairs. The results of these inquiries are public and many require a response from the government.