Family Justice Council

Family Justice Council

The Family Justice Council is a British government group set up by the Department for Constitutional Affairs in 2002. It was set up to:
*Promote improved interdisciplinary working across the family justice system through inclusive discussion, communication and co-ordination between all agencies
*Identify and disseminate best practice throughout the family justice system by facilitating a mutual exchange of information between local committees and the council, including information on local initiatives
*Consult with Government Departments on current policy and priorities and secure best value from available resources
*Provide guidance and direction to achieve consistency of practice throughout the family justice system and submit proposals for new practice directions where appropriate
*Promote commitment to legislative principles and the objectives of the family justice system by disseminating advice and promoting inter-agency discussion, including by way of seminars and conferences as appropriate
*Promote the effectiveness of the family justice system by identifying priorities for, and encouraging the conduct of, research
*Provide advice and make recommendation to Government on changes to legislation, practice and procedure, which will improve the workings of the family justice system

Members and professions/roles

*The Rt. Hon. Sir Mark Potter - Chair
*Lord Justice Thorpe - Deputy Chair
*The Hon. Dame Florence Baron, DBE (High Court Judge)
*Paul Clark (Director of Children's Services, Harrow)
*Stephen Cobb QC (Family Barrister)
*Jane Craig (Family Solicitor)
*District Judge Nick Crichton (Magistrates Courts)
*Dr Danya Glaser (Child Mental Health Specialist)
*Katherine Gieve (Family Solicitor)
*Elaine Laken (Justice Clerk)
*Beverley Sayers (Family Mediator)
*Mary MacLeod (Consumer Focus - Parental View)
*Professor Judith Masson (Academic)
*Professor Corrine May-Chahal (Consumer Focus - Children's View)
*District Judge Marilyn Mornington
*Her Honour Judge Lesley Newton (Circuit Judge)
*Dr Rosalyn Proops (Paediatrician)
*Malcolm Richardson (Magistrate)
*Ms Khatun Sapnara (Family Barrister)

External links

* [http://www.family-justice-council.org.uk/index.htm Family Justice Council website]


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