Family Law Reform: the 2006 Statutory Amendment

This is the 2006 amendment by the Conservatives to legislate the EI pilot into the 2006 Children and Adoption Act. The Conservatives were in opposition; in the usual run of things, the amendment was voted down. 

Whitehall and Cafcass will always oppose EI. For Cafcass, EI is an existential threat; and Whitehall is Cafcass’ sponsor. In the absence of dramatic change, the involvement of either agency means an end to progress. Any new amendment along these 2006 lines needs rewording in the light of hindsight to ring-fence Cafcass and Whitehall from managerial / advisory input. 

Click here to see the proposed Statutory Amendment.