The Family Justice Council staged a debate on the issue this week, looking at options such as children meeting judges after a decision is made. Arguments against greater involvement are also being discussed.
"We want to start a debate to see how children can be directly involved," said Nicholas Crichton, chair of the council's voice of the child sub-committee.
Courts have a duty to listen to children and young people involved in proceedings under the Children Act 1989. This is currently done through a third party such as a Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass) guardian.
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