Use of Court Experts in Care Proceedings for Children and Young People
PDF 56 KBThe Family Justice Review, undertaken by the Ministry of Justice has outlined changes in how Court Experts should be used in Care Proceedings for children and young people. Experts are required to provide information and evidence regarding the welfare and needs of children and young people to inform the court process. A set of Standards has been introduced which will ensure consistency, quality and accountability of the experts. These standards will also form the basis of the service specification.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £1,400,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/01/2014
Decision due: 4 Feb 2014 by Executive Scrutiny Committee
Decision due: 6 Feb 2014 by Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools
County Councillor Matthew Tomlinson
Contact: Sarah Jones Email: sarah.jones2@lancashire.gov.uk.
Decisions
- 04/02/2014 - The Use of Court Experts in Care Proceedings for Children and Young People
- 06/02/2014 - Use of Court Experts in Care Proceedings for Children and Young People
Agenda items
- 04/02/2014 - Executive Scrutiny Committee The Use of Court Experts in Care Proceedings for Children and Young People 04/02/2014
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