Set up by the UK Department for Constitutional Affairs following public consultation in 2002, the Family Justice Council was set up to:

• Promote improved interdisciplinary working across the family justice system through inclusive discussion, communication and co-ordination between all agencies
• Identify and disseminatie best practice throughout the family justice system by facilitating a mutual exchange of information between local committees and the council, including information on local initiatives
• Consult with Government Departments on current policy and priorities and secure best value from available resources
• Provide guidance and direction to achieve consistency of practice throughout the family justice system and submit proposals for new practice directions where appropriate
• Promote commitment to legislative principles and the objectives of the family justice system by disseminating advice and promoting inter-agency discussion, including by way of seminars and conferences as appropriate
• Promote the effectiveness of the family justice system by identifying priorities for, and encouraging the conduct of, research
• Provide advice and make recommendation to Government on changes to legislation, practice and procedure, which will improve the workings of the family justice system

Web site: http://www.family-justice-council.org.uk/index.htm