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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 ...
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.
Oct 21, 2024 · Family Justice Courts Practice Directions 2024. PART 1: INTRODUCTION. PART 2: PROCEEDINGS UNDER PART 10 OF THE WOMEN’S CHARTER 1961. PART 3: QUASI-CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS. PART 4: COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. PART 5: PARTIES TO PROCEEDINGS. PART 6: SERVICE, CONSENT AND RELEVANT PERSONS.
9.—. (1) Subject to subsection (2), every Family Court and every Youth Court sits on every day of the year except on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. (2) Despite subsection (1), a judicial officer may lawfully sit on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday or during a vacation authorised under section 38 if —.
Bill No. 21/2014. Read the first time on 8th July 2014. FAMILY JUSTICE ACT 2014. (No. of 2014) ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS. PART I. PRELIMINARY. Section. 1. Short title and commencement. 2. Interpretation. PART II. FAMILY JUSTICE COURTS. 3. Family Justice Courts. 4. Family Division of High Court. 5. Family Courts and Youth Courts. 6. Court houses. 7.
Family Justice Reform Bill Bill No. 15/2023. Read the first time on 20 April 2023. A BILL intituled 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
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.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FAMILY JUSTICE SYSTEM. Review of substantive laws. Amendment of Women’s Charter in 2011 to introduce new sanctions against maintenance defaulters. Amendment of Women’s Charter in 2016 and 2019 to better support victims of family violence, and strengthen law enforcement against online vice.
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.
