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<p>The members of the panel established to gather evidence on the protections provided
by the family courts in cases involving domestic abuse and other serious offences
were appointed for their expertise on the issue. The panel includes pre-eminent academics;
senior judiciary; Women’s Aid to represent victims; the Chief Social Worker and the
Association of Children’s Lawyers to represent practitioners. The panel will launch
a public call for evidence open to all individuals and organisations, and is considering
other mechanisms for gathering the full range of views on the issues.</p>
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