Family Justice Board

The Family Justice Board is the primary forum for setting direction for the family justice system and overseeing performance.

The Family Justice Board was set up to improve the performance of the family justice system and to ensure the best possible outcomes for children who come into contact with it.

The Board aims to take a cross-system approach to family justice and is jointly chaired by Ministers from the Ministry of Justice and Department for Education. Its members are senior stakeholders from across the family justice system.

The Family Justice Board has the following sub-groups:

• the Family Justice Council which provides independent expert advice to the Board
• the Family Justice Young People’s Board, made up of over 50 young people aged between 7 and 25 years old, who have either had direct experience of the family justice system or have an interest in children’s rights and the family courts,
• a Performance Improvement Sub-Group that analyses the available performance information from the family justice system and makes recommendations aimed at improving performance at national and local levels.

Local Family Justice Board

Local Family Justice Boards (LFJB) were established to support the work of the Family Justice Board by bringing together the key local agencies, including decision makers and front-line staff, to achieve significant improvement in the performance of the family justice system in their local areas.

LFJB Conference 2026

We are pleased to announce that tickets are now officially live for the Cheshire & Merseyside LFJB Conference 2026.

This year’s conference promises an engaging and informative programme bringing together professionals from across the region to share best practice, explore current challenges and strengthen collaboration within our field. Attendees can look forward to a range of expert speakers, interactive sessions and valuable networking opportunities.

Tickets are available now and we encourage you to book early to secure your place.

If you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Vicky Withers atVicky.withers@mcalisterfamilylaw.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an excellent event!