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Sir McFarlane addresses Family Law Bar Association in Manchester
Sir Andrew McFarlane, the President of the Family Division, looked at the future of remote hearings in the family court in a recent speech.
Family Division President names keys areas of focus in the family court system
Sir Andrew McFarlane, the President of the Family Division spoke this October about some of his priorities for the rest of his term of office.
Dispute resolution in England and Wales
The Ministry of Justice ‘call for evidence’ into dispute resolution services, including the family dispute resolution means and methods, is reaching its conclusion at the end of the month.
Family Mediation voucher scheme helps 77% reach agreement
Over three quarters of family cases eligible for mediation vouchers were successfully resolved away from court, the president of the Family Division has revealed.
Court backlogs to remain an issue 'for years'
It may be a long wait until 2025 for court backlogs to return to that of pre-pandemic levels.