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Writing to children: new guidance

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Date:4 AUG 2025
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Maria Henty, Pump Court Chambers
Victoria Ellis, Pump Court Chambers

 

On 26 February 2025, the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, published new guidance for family judges on when, how, and why to write to children in family proceedings. This article considers the thinking behind this new initiative, the tools available for judges writing to children, and why it is so important for children that they are at the heart of the work of the family court.

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

Read the full article here.

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