(See under item 46 of the Faculty’s response). 26. The Faculty suggested that “where domestic violence or child abuse is alleged in a Summons or Initial Writ or if the court having read the Summons or Initial Writ considers that safeguarding or welfare issues may arise, disclosure from the relevant authorities directly to the court must be obtained at the earliest opportunity.” 7 A News Release on the case management rules is at Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause Rules 1993 Amendment) (Case Management of Defended Family and Civil Partnership Actions) 2022 and the rules at Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause Rules 1993 Amendment) (Case Management of Defended Family and Civil Partnership Actions) 2022 5 DRAFT – SEPTEMBER 2025 27.