New Guidance from the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has been published regarding the use of intermediaries in Family Proceedings. This new Guidance furthers discussions regarding the intermediary role in Family cases, raised in early 2024 Judgments provided by Mrs Justice Lieven and Mr Justice Williams.

Communicourt will be considering and responding to this update over the coming days and weeks, with a focus on how we can best support the effective participation of Court users with communication differences and difficulties, against the backdrop of change and challenges within the Family Court.

The new Guidance can be accessed here: https://www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/practice-guidance-by-the-pfd-the-use-of-intermediaries-lay-advocates-and-cognitive-assessments-in-the-family-court/