The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary has made amendments to the Disclosure of Information between Family and Criminal Agencies and Jurisdictions: 2024 Protocol
A review of the 2024 protocol concluded that it was sound, following some amendments.
Changes to the protocol include a frequently asked questions document being added, alongside amendments to annexes 1, 2 and 3 referring to handling instructions rather than an undertaking, and to refer to LEDs rather than PNC.
Following feedback received during the review period, concerns were raised that the annex five document may be overly complex for use in private law proceedings. The Family-Criminal Interface Steering Committee also expressed a preference for a single template order being used across all proceedings to promote consistency and ease of use.
As a result, annex 4 and annex 5 have been amended to create a streamlined approach that captures all proceedings within one framework. The revised documents are more user-friendly and are intended to assist both the court and parties by providing a clearer and more consistent template for use across cases. The Protocol reference to annex 5 has been amended.
The updated versions of the annexes are now available for use.
