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The family procedure rules are a single set of rules governing the practice and procedure in family proceedings in the high court, county courts and magistrates' courts.
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The Family Procedure Rule Committee (FPRC) makes rules of court that govern the practice and procedure followed in family proceedings in the High Court and family court. FPRC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice...
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Vile abusers who rape a child will have their own parental responsibilities automatically removed under new laws.
The Family Procedure Rule Committee (FPRC) makes rules of court that govern the practice and procedure followed in family proceedings in the High Court and family court.
Children will be better protected from the impact of lengthy courtroom battles thanks to pioneering measures to help families resolve disputes as swiftly as easily possible.
A consultation on resolving private family disputes earlier through family mediation.
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