Family Courts - ethical dilemmas with no easy answer: Lorraine Cavanagh KC

Send us Fan MailThis episode starts with Hannah and Matt  discussing the recent Family Finding announcement from the Department of Education. Care experienced social worker and previous podcast guest, Jonny Hoyle,  then drops us a message about the importance of relationships for children in care, and keeping brothers and sisters together. Matt and Hannah are then joined by Lorraine Cavanagh KC, Barrister and Head of the Family Group at St John’s Buildings. This episode explores the role of lawyers in the Family Courts, the importance of relationships, and discusses some of the key learning which can be taken from the children and families cases which Lorraine has been involved in. We explore ethical dilemmas, how legal status has a welfare consequence for children, and how the Courts examine legal arguments to reach difficult decisions, where there is often no easy answer.Thank you for listening to The Relational Social Work Podcast. We are always interested to learn what you thought of the episode and welcome your feedback, suggestions, or ideas for future topics. Stay connected and join the conversation on our social media channels! LinkedIn: The relational Social Work PodcastInstagram: @RelationalSWVisit Our Website and Subscribe to our mailing list: www.therelationalsocialworkpodcast.com