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Goodbye to HHJ George

  |   Events, Latest News

It was with a mixture of gratitude and sadness that we bid farewell to the Designated Family Judge for Leicester, Her Honour Judge Jane George, on 29th April.  There was a fantastic turnout for afternoon tea (which went on well into the evening...

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Make Every Hearing Count

  |   Latest News, Updates from the Bench

On 9th March 2022 the Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division published his most recent "View from the President's Chambers".   The View, and the associated Case Management Guidance, focusses on making every hearing count: i.e. reducing the number of hearings in every case, ensuring...

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New Case Management Templates

  |   Latest News, Updates from the Bench

Leicester DFJ Her Honour Judge George recognises that the standard PLO case management templates for case summaries and advocates' meeting minutes were difficult to use.   She has therefore approved the use of updated versions with immediate effect.  Practitioners will hopefully find them more convenient to navigate...

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Family Justice Day 2021

  |   Education & Training, Events, Latest News

We were delighted to welcome so many delegates to our annual Family Justice Day on 29th October 2021.  Entitled Recovery and Progress: A Shifting Kaleidoscope, we continued our long tradition of hosting a number of excellent speakers who delivered insightful and engaging sessions.   Our Designated Family...

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Newsletter August 2021

  |   Latest News, Updates from the Bench

DFJ HHJ George has circulated her latest Newsletter which reiterates the strict requirement to comply with PD27A for the provision of bundles, including the need for the bundle to be filed two working days prior to the hearing.   Don't say you weren't warned!   The newsletter can be...

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