Family Justice Council

[edit] Aims of the Family Justice Council

Set up by the UK Department for Constitutional Affairs following public consultation in 2002, the Family Justice Council 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 disseminatie 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