The Family Justice Council, a body made up of legal, medical and social care experts, has voiced its concerns at the availability of "contact activities", which courts in England and Wales can order parents who breach child contact agreements to undertake. The new powers come from the Children and Adoption Act which came into force this week.
A Family Justice Council spokesperson said: "The council appreciates that the introduction of contact activities, such as parenting classes and information sessions, will give the courts more flexible powers to facilitate child contact. However, we are concerned that the services for parents needed to make contact happen may not be available in all areas, resulting in a ‘postcode lottery'."
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