The Role of the QLR & Fact Finding Hearings in Private Children Cases

Introduction

Following the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, Qualified Legal Representatives (QLR) are being increasingly appointed in finding fact hearings.

Finding of Fact hearings in private children cases have been a source of much debate in recent times. The Court of Appeal has given guidance on matters relevant to the court process. This virtual classroom seminar will review the current law and procedure as well as recent case law.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Conducting a Finding of Fact hearing
• Reviewing the importance of Practice Direction 12J
• Restrictions on cross examination
• The appointment and role of Qualified Legal Representatives (QLR)
• Recent procedure and case law

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.