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About us

The Family Procedure Rule Committee (FPRC) makes rules of court that govern the practice and procedure followed in family proceedings in the High Court and family court.

Our responsibilities

We make clear, easily understandable rules to create an accessible, fair and efficient family justice system.

Membership

We have 17 appointed members and a chairman. There are currently no vacancies as of November 2022.

Membership is set out in . All non-judicial members of the committee are appointed under the terms of the Office of the Commission for Public Appointments’ .

Name Position Date of appointment to post Date Current Term expires
The Rt Hon Lord Justice Stephen Cobb President of the Family Division, chairman and ex officio 23 April 2026 Not applicable
The Honourable Mr Justice Michael Keehan High Court Judge 13 February 2023 12 February 2027
The Rt Hon Lord Justice Jonathan Baker Court of Appeal Judge 27 May 2022 26 May 2028
The Honourable Mr Justice Robert Peel High Court Judge 14 March 2023 (reappointed 12 March 2026) 13 March 2029
Her Honour Judge Katherine Suh Circuit Judge 9 December 2023 8 December 2026
His Honour Judge Gareth Humphreys Circuit Judge - Judge of the family court who sits primarily or exclusively in Wales 1 August 2024 1 July 2027
District Judge Teresa Foss District Judge 29 March 2023 (re-appointed 12 March 2026) 28 March 2029
District Judge William Nelson District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) 13 February 2024 12 February 2027
District Judge Francis Cassidy District Judge (County Court) 22 January 2025 21 January 2028
Jennifer Kingsley JP Lay Magistrate 13 February 2024 12 February 2027
Helen Sewell Legal Advisor 30 September 2024 29 September 2027
Poonam Bhari Barrister 1 March 2021 (re-appointed) 29 Feb 2027
Rhys Taylor Barrister 1 March 2021 (re-appointed) 29 Feb 2027
Laura Coyle Solicitor 1 August 2023 1 August 2026
Graeme Fraser Solicitor 1 March 2021 (re-appointed) 29 Feb 2027
Shabana Jaffar Children and Family Court Advisory and Support (Cafcass) 4 December 2023 3 December 2026
Sophie Crowley Children and Family Court Advisory and Support (Cafcass Cymru) 19 March 2026 18 March 2029
Vicki Mulligan Lay Member 12 November 2025 3 November 2028

Priorities table

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Previous priorities tables can be accessed on the

Minutes

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Previous meeting minutes can be accessed on the

Agendas

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