This blog post continues to discuss the results of the research project led by Dr Tatiana Tkacukova and funded by the British Academy/Leverhulme Small Grant Scheme. Part I of the blog focused on the context of the study, the data collection process and the...
In the judgment from a case called H (Children : exclusion of Mckenzie friend) [2017] EWFC B31 (05 March 2017), Her Honour Judge Atkinson sets out in detail, why permission to appeal an order banning a paid McKenzie friend from “helping” a mother involved...
A research study looking at the role played by Fee Paid McKenzie Friends in private law children cases has been published. The study was commissioned by the Bar Council but was carried out by an independent team of researchers. The researchers conclude that the...
We thought that The Transparency Project ought to produce a response to the recent consultation on fee-paid Mckenzie Friends. Now that we have finalised and submitted our response (just before the extended deadline – phew!) we are publishing it here for you to...
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