Finding of Fact Hearings in Private Children Cases - Examining the Current Law & Procedure

Introduction

Finding of fact hearings in private children cases have been a source of much debate in recent times. The Court of Appeal has recently given guidance on matters relevant to the court process when considering domestic abuse and fact-finding hearings.

This virtual classroom seminar will consider the current law and procedure as well as recent case law.

It will also consider possible changes to finding of fact hearings in future.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• The reasons for finding of fact hearings
• Guidance to the court including Practice Direction 12J
• Scott schedules and witness statements
• What happens at the hearing itself?
• Possible changes in the light of Re H-N and Others (Children) Domestic Abuse:Findings of Fact Hearings)[2021]

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.