HM Courts and Tribunals Service has announced that early and late sittings will be piloted in civil and family courts, giving people greater access to hearings that can fit around their busy lives.
The pilot has been announced by the government following feedback from legal professionals across the country. As a result of this feedback, flexible operating hours are not being piloted in criminal courts.
Access the prospectus to the pilot here.
Cafcass launches new telephone line for children involved in court proceedings
The government is to increase the funding rate for universal infant free school meals by just 7p a pupil, it was announced on Tuesday, a move immediately branded “inadequate” by the sector.
Infant free school meals funding rises by just 7p a meal in England
The government is to increase the funding rate for universal infant free school meals by just 7p a pupil, it was announced on Tuesday, a move immediately branded “inadequate” by the sector.
Government announces further £5.4 million funding of family mediation voucher scheme
The government has provided a further £5.4 million in funding to help families to resolve disputes such as contact arrangements for children out of court.
