New Care proceedings reforms

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The Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations Volume 1: Court Orders (England)
The Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations Volume 1: Court Orders (Wales)
Public Law OutlineThe Public Law Outline will replace the existing Protocol for Judicial Case Management in Public Law Children Act Cases from 1 April 2008. The Public Law Outline aims to reduce unnecessary delay and is designed to promote better co-operation between all the parties involved in care and supervision cases.
Public Law Outline [PDF 0.50mb, 48 pages]The Public Law Outline, which will come into force on 1 April 2008
Protocol for Judicial Case Management in Public Law Children Act Cases [PDF 1.05mb, 102 pages]The Protocol, which the Public Law Outline will replace
New court forms, Forms PLO 1-6, for use under the Public Law Outline have now been issued and are available to download from the HMCS website.
HMCS forms and guidance
Practice Direction - experts in family proceedings relating to childrenThis Practice Direction deals with the use of expert evidence and the instruction of experts in family proceedings relating to children, and comes into force on 1st April 2008.