Family Justice Council

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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

[edit] 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)

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