Proposed Family Procedure Rule and Practice Direction amendments to support the implementation of Section 18 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024
Resolution’s response to the Family Procedure Rule Committee.
Resolution has responded to the MOJ’s consultation on proposed amendments to the Family Procedure Rules and associated Practice Directions to support the implementation of section 18 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (commonly referred to as ‘Jade’s Law’).
Resolution says: “We have considered whether it might be preferable for those who are caring for the child to be automatic respondents to the review or variation applications (with an easy court mechanism for discharge as respondents as necessary and appropriate). Undoubtedly there will be carers who don’t want to be respondents and will want the Local Authority to deal with all matters, but there will be carers who want to take part in the proceedings and to apply for parental responsibility themselves if they have not yet acquired it.”
Resolution,
June 2026