The Law Ministry and Ministry of Social and Family Development have accepted recommendations put forward by the Committee for Family Justice. The current Juvenile Court will be renamed the Youth Court and come under the Family Justice Court instead of the State Courts. It will hear cases related to children and young persons. Where necessary, it will direct the parties to undergo mediation or counselling, as well as participate in available family support programmes. The Family Court will hear all family proceedings except cases under the Children and Young Persons Act, which will be heard by the Youth Court. Meanwhile, the High Court (Family Division) will primarily hear appeals against decisions of the Family Court and the Youth Court. Read more in the Channel NewsAsia article.
Posted on: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 09:31:32 +0000