Section 31Y: Guidance for legal representatives appointed under section 31W(6)

Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 · 1984 c. 42View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 4B: Family proceedings: prohibition of cross-examination in person

The Lord Chancellor may issue guidance in connection with the role which a qualified legal representative appointed under section 31W(6) in connection with any family proceedings is to play in the proceedings, including (among other things) guidance about the effect of section 31W(7).

A qualified legal representative appointed under section 31W(6) must have regard to any guidance issued under this section.

The Lord Chancellor may from time to time revise any guidance issued under this section.

The Lord Chancellor must publish—

any guidance issued under this section, and
any revisions of that guidance.

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