Improving justice for families
1 July 2004
Making life better for children and families
who come into contact with the family justice system is the aim of
a new Government body.
Members of the newly appointed Family Justice
Council, all highly respected leaders in their respective fields,
will meet every three months and advise on how the family justice
system can be improved.
Family Justice Minister Lord Filkin said:
“The family justice system plays a crucial
role in protecting vulnerable people at stressful times. These
people might be abuse victims or they might be experiencing a
traumatic family breakdown.
“Many children and families come into contact
with the family justice system each year. This new Council will
play a crucial role in improving the way their cases are
handled.
“Members will use their wealth of personal and
professional experience to look at the family justice system and
identify how it can be improved for the benefit of those who come
into contact with it.
“The family justice system cannot work
effectively without the contributions of all involved. This new
body will guarantee better communication between the different
agencies, ensuring a more joined up approach to family justice for
the benefit of those who matter – the children and families."