As Legal Aid reduces the number of people it can help due to budget constraints, independent children’s lawyers who provide an independent voice for children…
Child representation has evolved from a duty roster to specialised practice. What does it take to work as an ICL today?
The Act does not set out circumstances where discharge of an Independent Children’s Lawyer may be warranted, rather this has developed from the case law.
The role of the Independent Children’s Lawyer largely revolves around facilitating the participation of the child in proceedings, gathering evidence and case management.