Judicial Studies Board: Domestic Violence Issues (Hansard, 18 May 1999)

HL Deb 18 May 1999 vol 601 c17WA 17WA

§ Earl Russell
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What action the Judicial Studies Board is taking on issues involving domestic violence. [HL2326]

§ The Lord Chancellor (Lord Irvine of Lairg)
The Judicial Studies Board provides regular training to judges on issues of domestic violence at its civil and family law seminars. Domestic violence issues have recently been introduced at seminars for judges sitting in the Crown Court. The development of training in this area is under current consideration.