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We feel that we need to rely on the court process to consider the whole picture, to take account of the needs of the child and to identify cases in which there should be no contact.
We have been greatly encouraged by a visit to Wales, because the Welsh appear to have got the scheme right. It has simplicity and accountability and people are free to travel at any time on any bus in Wales.
We are allowed to help in any court in which a lay representative is allowed. Although the incumbent in-court advisers are all legally qualified, we are seen as a lay representation.We also have a citizens advice bureau in the court.