One Family: Children's Rights Should Guide Family Law Reform.

Thursday, 3 June 2021 11:40

It is advocating for a Family Law Service Model

Children’s rights should guide family law reform, according to One Family.

It has hosted a webinar on building a family law system for children, at which experts from Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK contributed.

The organisation is advocating for a Family Law Service Model to be developed alongside the new legislation to provide assessments, safety and family supports to families before and during court.

Our CEO @karenkiernan is chatting with Clem Ryan on the Kildare Today Show on @kfmradio about yesterday's seminar on 'Building a family law system for Children' and ensuring the child's voice is heard in family law cases. Tune in from 10am to listen. #familylaw #lawreform pic.twitter.com/zNKEjnWUDd
— One Family Ireland (@1familyireland) June 3, 2021

Karen Kiernan is Chief Executive of One Family of the National One Parent Family Alliance.

Speaking to Kildare Today, she says Ireland lags far behind its nearest neighbour.

Karen Kiernan joined Clem Ryan on Thursday's edition of the programme.

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