In September, the National Family Justice Board circulated to all Local FJB's the following newsletter, which provides a comprehensive update on the progress of recent changes within the family justice system, and plans for further reform. The newsletter is reproduced below and is highly recommended...
Read MoreThe Department of Education has published a guide for children and young people which aims to explain the Children and Families Act 2014. It may be a helpful tool for social work and childcare practitioners working with children within the family justice system. The Guide can...
Read MoreLLFJB.com is proud to feature in Cafcass' recent September newsletter, in an article entitled Spreading the Word on Family Justice. Our website is a local initiative, very generously funded by local firms and organisations (see our Supporters and Contributors page) and run entirely by volunteers. The intention...
Read MoreIn August we posted the President's recent consultation paper which addresses the proposals for next steps in improving transparency in the Family Court. I understand that any responses ought to be submitted by 3rd October 2014, although it is likely that responses will still be received...
Read MoreHHJ Bellamy's recent judgment in Leicestershire County Council v D concerning the separation of siblings, care and placement orders and an application for an independent social work assessment....
Read MoreThe DfE has produced departmental guidance for social workers dealing with cases which involve a family with links abroad. It is entitled "Working with foreign authorities: child protection orders and care orders". The guidance is a basic outline of general principles, the law and good practice...
Read MoreLeicester practitioners are reminded of the importance of compliance with the local practice guidance issued in September 2013 as to the use of FPR 16.4 Guardians in private law cases. The guidance has been operating well thus far, ensuring that Cafcass are properly consulted before...
Read MoreThe "early bird" discount available for the LLFJB annual conference "The Modern Family: Challenges, Choices and Opportunities" has been extended to 26th September 2014. Don't delay in booking! The booking form can be downloaded here....
Read MoreAlthough Leicester has performed impressively within the last year in reducing the average duration of public law cases, and many cases are now concluding within the statutory 26-week time limit, unfortunately court lists and the availability of final hearing dates is hampering this progress. I have...
Read MoreIt has come to my attention that local practitioners are not correctly seeking, or recording the reasons for, extensions to the 26 week timetable for public law proceedings under s.32 Children Act 1989 (as amended). Permission for extensions must be sought from the court if the...
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