Family Justice Council Guidance on Neurodiversity in the Family Justice System for Practitioners
The Family Justice Council (FJC) has published guidance for legal practitioners working with neurodivergent users of the Family Justice System. The guidance can be found on the Neurodiversity in the Family Justice System guidance page. The guidance follows almost two years of work drawing together the existing regulatory framework and setting out best practice, with contributions from […]
Government push to inform victims of their rights
The Victims’ Code sets out in clear and simple language what victims can expect from the criminal justice system, including the level of support they are entitled to. Research shows that while young adults are more likely to be victims of violent crime, too many are unaware of their rights – with just one in […]