The Child in the Family Court Room by Jo Delahunty QC (@JoDQC)

What role do children play in the family trial? The case concerns their future: how is their voice heard? What happens if they hold the key to the issues before the court? Should they give evidence, hear evidence? Should they meet the judge deciding their futures? How does the court reduce the risk that the trial experience itself harms the child it is seeking to protect? In this lecture Jo Delahunty QC will explore whether the family court system is fit for purpose when it comes to dealing with the children at the heart of its deliberations.

No reservations are required for this lecture. It will be run on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the lecture.