Among a range of proposals intended to reduce "shocking delays" in the system, the Family Justice Review calls for a reduction in the use of expert witnesses in cases and suggests that a single "family friendly" court be created, to replace the three tiers of court that currently exist.
The review also argues that family courts should be refocused on the core issue of whether or not children should be taken into care.
To co-ordinate work between various agencies and handle the budgets for court social work services, mediation and eventually solicitors for children, the review recommends the creation of a new Family Justice Service. This would replace the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass).
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