Select Committee reports on proposed Family Court reforms

The Select Committee has released its report on the proposed reforms to the Family Court. Read the report here. Further information and media will be posted here as they become available.

'Report on Family Court reform welcomed', Media release: Judith Collins, 04.06.2013

'Family Court Bill means less representation, less justice', Media release: New Zealand Labour Party, 04.06.2013

'Select committee endorses Family Court shake-up', Radio NZ, 04.06.2013

Background:

The Family Court Proceedings Reform Bill is available here.

Information on the review from the Ministry of Justice is available here.

Selected previous news stories from the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse:

Some Family Court reform changes; silence on Bristol clause and FDR fees

Backdown on some Family Court reforms; rethink needs to go further

Opposition to Family Court reforms at Select Committee hearings

Criticisms of Family Court reforms continue; legal aid charges for family cases reduced

Silent Injustice: Women's Experiences of the Family Court

Proposed Family Court changes - information from NZ Law Society

Family Court reforms announced; family violence sector responds

Submissions called on Family Court reform legislation