Care Proceedings: A new approach

“We have to recognise that the number and complexity of child care cases are increasing in a way that is straining resources to the limit,”

says Sir Mark Potter. New guidance for local authorities and the Public Law Outline have been designed to complement each other to make the best use of resources.

In addition, as the Head of Family Justice responsible for the judicial management of all Family Judges and Family Magistrates, Sir Mark says he is currently working to establish a “Framework for a Family Court,” approved by the Lord Chief Justice and the Lord Chancellor. The framework is designed to make the best use of existing resources across the Family Justice System.