Related Family and Criminal Proceedings A Good Practice Guide

Author: Ananda Hall
Publisher: Law Society Publishing
ISBN: 9781853286094
Published In: October 2007
Format: Paperback , 144 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Most criminal and family law practitioners will at some time need to navigate the difficult issues which arise in concurrent criminal and family proceedings, whether they be Family Law Act proceedings, private law proceedings, care proceedings or criminal prosecution. There is very little overlap in approach, ethos and practice between the criminal and family jurisdictions and this guide is intended to assist specialist practitioners with cross-jurisdictional issues that commonly arise.

Drafted for the Family-Criminal Interface Committee, this authoritative guide:

provides a general overview of the jurisdictions involved
includes practical advice and assistance to criminal and family practitioners dealing with such cases
identifies and promotes best practice in terms of information sharing to improve dialogue, understanding and, ultimately, outcomes, and
offers useful features including worked examples, checklists and route maps to illustrate and clarify the topics covered.

Accessible and practical the Guide also includes useful Protocols and contacts.

1. Overview; 2. Route maps; 3. Sharing information; 4. Joint case management hearings; 5. Pre-trial therapy;6. Pre-trial contact; 7. Children Act 1989, s.98(2); 8. Public interest immunity; 9. Special measures;10. Common difficulties, practical examples and frequently asked questions; Appendices.

Chaired by Mr Justice Hedley, the Family-Criminal Interface Committee is a joint committee established by the President of the Family Division and the Solicitor-General. This guide was drafted on behalf of the committee by representatives of the Family Law Bar Association, the Criminal Bar Association, the CPS, local authority solicitors, and the Law Society Criminal and Family Committees. Ananda Hall is a childcare solicitor and has acted as Editor on the Guide.