Local Family Justice Councils
There are 39 Local Family Justice Councils (Local FJCs) across England and Wales. The Local FJCs were set up in 2005 to underpin the work of the national Council at local level.
Their principal aims are:
- to highlight and address local issues on improving the delivery of family justice, including organising training events;
- to respond to the issues raised by the national Family Justice Council, highlighting any local initiatives designed to address these difficulties;
- to create a reciprocal exchange of information and ideas between Local FJCs and the national Council; and
Each Local FJC is chaired by a Designated Family Judge. Members are drawn from a wide range of disciplines working in the family justice system and typically include a district judge, magistrate, paediatrician, academic, child mental health specialist as well as representatives from the local authority, police, Cafcass (CAFCASS CYMRU in Wales) and voluntary agencies. The Local FJCs are supported by a part-time administrator usually drawn from local HM Courts and Tribunals Service staff.
Contact Details
Contact details for each Local Family Justice Council (LFJC) are available below:
There are also a small number of LFJCs which have their own website with further information about local services and the work undertaken by them. Please follow the appropriate link on the left hand navigation.
