The pilot will be in effect on or after 25 January 2021 and is expected to run for a period of 12 months.
Circular 'LSA 01-21 - Introduction of a general authority pilot for the use of psychiatrists and psychologists as expert witnesses in public law Children Order cases in the Family Proceedings court' announces the introduction of a general authority for the use of psychiatrists and psychologists as expert witnesses in public law Children Order cases in the Family Proceedings Court.