Sir Mark Potter commented on the problem of resources and its effects upon the Family Justice System.
He looked at the changes to care proceedings, the mounting pressure on support agencies in the wake of the tragic Baby P case, and the problems caused by an increase in the number of litigants in person.
“It is unrealistic to think that, in the current economic difficulties, the family justice system can escape the scrutiny of government, and, as one so often hears, “hard choices have to be made”. However, unless realistic steps are taken, and, sufficient funding made available to sustain its key elements, the road ahead will be inevitably marked by increasing delays in the disposal of cases, whatever targets may be set for improvement.”
