New guidance on capacity to litigate in proceedings involving children

Table of contents

• Original news
• What does the guidance say?
• What does the guidance say about public law cases in particular?
• What does the guidance say about private law children cases?
• What are the implications for practitioners?

Article summary

Family analysis: James Sandiford, associate in the children and education team at Russell-Cooke, analyses the new Family Justice Council (FJC) guidance on capacity to litigate in proceedings involving children, and advises on the implications for practitioners.