The impact of the Norgrove Review on care proceedings and what needs to happen next
As part of its special focus on the Norgrove Review at 15, the Family Law journal has published an article by Shiva Ancliffe KC and Caroline Croft which analyses the impact of the Norgrove Review 15 years after the publication of the final report of the Family Justice Review.
Looking back at the Norgrove Review
In this article Shiva and Caroline discuss the findings and recommendations of Norgrove review which were relevant to care proceedings and the significant impact that the Norgrove Review has had on the conduct and management of care proceedings.
Significant improvements, ongoing challenges
The article analyses the impact of the recommendations of the review that were adopted and recognises the positive progress which has been made, whilst also considering the significant challenges that have impeded progress over the last 15 years and the problems currently faced by the family justice system and public law practitioners.
Learning from the past to shape the future
The article considers some of the recommendations of the Norgrove review that were never adopted but which are worth revisiting and which may help to drive positive change and overcome some of the challenges currently faced in care proceedings and by public law practitioners.
What needs to happen next?
As we look ahead, Shiva and Caroline call for a continued focus on improving care proceedings to reduce delay and ensure best outcomes, emphasising the importance of resources being made available to ensure that progress is made and sustained.
If you have a subscription to Family Law, you can read the full article here.
