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31 May 2022
Issue: 7981 / Categories: Legal News , Family
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Family justice: open meeting

The Family Justice Council, which monitors the effectiveness of the family justice system, advises on potential reforms and promotes an interdisciplinary approach, will hold its eighth open meeting on 4 July 2022

The meeting will be held remotely via Teams from 10.30am until 1pm. Guests will be able to observe the meeting, which will conclude with a question-and-answer session.

Any questions for the Council must be submitted by Friday 20 June 2022. You can register to attend and submit a question here.

Council members include judges, lawyers, doctors, social workers, academics and civil servants.

Issue: 7981 / Categories: Legal News , Family
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