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This revised edition incorporates all amendments up to and including 1 December 2021 and comes into operation on 31 December 2021. An Act relating to the constitution, jurisdiction and powers of the Family Justice Courts and the administration of justice therein.
Sep 18, 2014 · An Act relating to the constitution, jurisdiction and powers of the Family Justice Courts and the administration of justice therein, and to make consequential and related amendments to other written laws.
An Act to amend the Family Justice Act 2014, the Guardianship of Infants Act 1934 and the Women’s Charter 1961 to reform, update and enhance court processes in the Family Justice Courts, and to make miscellaneous, related and consequential amendments to the Women’s Charter 1961 and certain other Acts.
The key features of the Act are as follow: The new FJC will hear all family-related proceedings. This includes matters relating to the Women’s Charter, Children and Young Persons Act, Probate and Administration Act, the Intestate Succession Act and the Mental Capacity Act. The FJC comprises three courts as follow: The Family Courts.
Jul 8, 2014 · The Act covers the constitution, jurisdiction and powers of the Family Justice Courts, and the administration of justice in the Family Justice Courts. It seeks to strengthen court infrastructure and enhance court management processes to better protect and support our families.
Apr 20, 2023 · The Bill amends various pieces of legislation such as the Family Justice Act (“FJA”), the Women’s Charter (“WC”), and the Guardianship of Infants Act (“GIA”). It introduces reforms to make family proceedings simpler and more efficient, and facilitate more sustainable maintenance outcomes.
1. This Act is the Family Justice Act 2014. Interpretation. 2.—. (1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires —. “District Judge” means a District Judge appointed under section 9 (1) of the State Courts Act 1970; “Family Justice Rules” means the Family Justice Rules made under this Act and any other written law by the ...
