Lecture outline

This Lecture will discuss the new Child Focused Courts model, which the government has recently announced will be rolled out nationally over the next three years to improve family courts’ responses to children and victims of domestic abuse. The Lecture will outline the research underpinning the introduction of Child Focused Courts, the key features of the new model, and the challenges involved in its implementation.

Biographical note

Rosemary Hunter is a leading feminist socio-legal scholar who works in the areas of family justice and domestic abuse, judging and the judiciary and access to justice. Her research has influenced the development of new laws, policies, procedures and methodologies. She also has a long track record of academic leadership and is the founding head of the newly-established Law department at Loughborough University.

Attending the lecture

The lecture is open both to members of the Society and to guests.

The lecture will take place in the Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, New Walk https://www.leicestermuseums.org/leicester-museum-art-gallery/

The hall will be open from 6:45 and tea and coffee drinks will be available between 7.00pm and 7.15pm before the formal start of the event at 7.30pm.

The lecture will also be streamed on Zoom. A recording of the lecture may be available to members only.