{"product_id":"9781526538444","title":"Vulnerable Witnesses and Parties within Family and Criminal Proceedings Protections, Safeguards and Sanctions","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVulnerable Witnesses and Parties within Family and Criminal Proceedings\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProtections, Safeguards and Sanctions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrank Feehan KC | Caroline Harris\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaw \/ Family Law \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...the book fully justifies its title and will earn a well-thumbed place on the bookshelves, not only of children's lawyers, but also of children's guardians and intermediaries who need to understand how the court can, or cannot, assist the vulnerable to give evidence…\" - review of 1st edn in \u003ci\u003eSeen and Heard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA step by step guide for lawyers in both family and\/or criminal cases with respect to vulnerable people who are connected or party to those proceedings. In criminal proceedings consideration is given to the stages from both a defence and prosecution perspective, whilst in family proceedings there is consideration of all stages of proceedings including the pre-issuing of proceedings and the post final order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Second Edition takes account of recent key developments including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Updated Toolkits on the www.theadvocatesgateway.org including the latest update in January 2026\u003cbr\u003e- The Equal Treatment Bench Book 2024 \u003cbr\u003e- New Practice Guidance: 'The Use of Intermediaries, Lay Advocates and Cognitive Assessments in the Family Court' 2025, along with further guidance in the leading case of\u003ci\u003e Re M (a child: Intermediaries) \u003c\/i\u003e[2025] EWCA Civ 440\u003cbr\u003e- The significant cases of \u003ci\u003eCM v IP\u003c\/i\u003e [2022] EWHC 2755 (Fam), \u003ci\u003eBF v LE\u003c\/i\u003e [2023] EWHC 2009 (Fam), \u003ci\u003eRe X (Domestic Abuse: Participation Directions: Obligation to Consider)\u003c\/i\u003e [2024] EWFC 121 (B) and \u003ci\u003eLancashire CC v M\u003c\/i\u003e [2023] EWFC 30\u003cbr\u003e- Achieving Best Evidence in Criminal Proceedings: Guidance on interviewing victims and witnesses and guidance on using special measures (2022) \u003cbr\u003e- The new, simplified procedure for notifying courts in criminal proceedings of the intention to use standard special measures when certain vulnerable witnesses are giving evidence (2025)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Family Law online service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrank Feehan KC 1KBW, London\u003cbr\u003eFrank is recognised as a leading silk in all areas of family law. He has been successful in major reported cases in the areas of matrimonial finance, international family law and domestic children law, at all levels including the Supreme Court, in the last 5 years. Frank is regularly instructed in cases involving vulnerable people and the complexity and care that requires. Frank sits as a Recorder in criminal matters regularly presiding over serious offences including serious sexual offence cases and is highly experienced in the criminal procedure for protecting vulnerable people in criminal proceedings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaroline Harris barrister 1KBW, London\u003cbr\u003eCaroline is an experienced child law specialist, covering both public and private law. She represents parents, Local Authorities and Guardians at all levels. Caroline is regularly instructed in cases involving vulnerable people and one of her areas of specialism is representing vulnerable parties. Caroline practiced in criminal law for 20 years and still advises in this area. Due to having a dual practice Caroline is able to provide a clear perspective on cases with both family law and criminal law issues at play and has significant experience conducting cases which involve both proceedings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 July 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Professional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781526538444\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e272\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59581830693004,"sku":"9781526538444","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781526538444","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}