Family Justice (Transparency, Accountability and Cost of Living) Bill

This briefing has been prepared for the Second Reading debate on the Family Justice (Transparency, Accountability and Cost of Living) Bill on 26 October 2012. The Bill, which was published on 23 October 2012, is sponsored by John Hemming MP, who was sixth in the 2012-13 ballot for Private Members’ Bills.

The Bill has three parts. Part 1 deals with transparency and accountability in connection with cases concerning children and proceedings in the Court of Protection. Part 2 contains other provisions relating to the administration of justice; and Part 3 deals with the cost of living and measures to achieve lower fuel bills.