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Spotlight on s 7 reports

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Date:15 OCT 2025
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Lauren Winser, Westgate Chambers
Sofia Santos, Westgate Chambers

 

Professionals who work with families going through private law children proceedings, whether lawyers, social workers or family advisers, should be familiar with section 7 reports and their centrality in proceedings. This article discusses the role and scope of the section 7 report, identifies what should be explored and the matters to which the court shall have regard.

The full article has published in the October issue of Family Law.  Find out more or request a free 1-week trial of Family Law journal. Please quote: 100482

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