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<p>On 21 May 2019 we announced a public call for evidence led by a panel of experts
to gather evidence on how the family courts protect children and parents in cases
of domestic abuse and other serious offences.</p><p> </p><p>The inaugural panel meeting
is due to take place Friday 14 June 2019, after which we will publicly announce the
panel members and agreed objectives for the call for evidence.</p><p> </p><p>The panel
members represent key parties to the issue and will provide expertise from across
the Family Justice System. Included are representatives from the Judiciary, academia,
social care, policy officials and third sector organisations which represent and advocate
for victims of domestic abuse.</p><p> </p><p>It is vital that this call for evidence
can contribute to real improvements to the Family Justice System to protect victims
and their families. For this reason, the experiences of victims will be central to
the evidence gathered by the panel.</p>
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