The Liver Building

2026 Private Child Law Conference

Details

Speaker: Various

Date: Tuesday 20th October, 2026

Time: 09:30 - 16:00

Areas of Law: Family

Competencies: B

Venue:
Online or In Person At:
Winston Taylor International,
Edward Pavilion Royal,
Liverpool,
L3 4AF

Course Code: S4980

Description

Join leading practitioners, barristers, judges, and child-focused professionals for an insightful and practical conference examining the latest developments in private children law. Bringing together specialist barristers and professionals working across the family justice system, the conference will examine some of the most significant issues currently facing practitioners. Sessions will cover achieving child-focused outcomes in cases involving domestic abuse, the legal and practical challenges arising from allegations of alienating behaviour, strategic and effective advocacy in fact-finding hearings, and the growing emphasis on ensuring children’s voices are heard through CAFCASS and child-inclusive practice.

Delegates will also gain practical insight into the enforcement of Child Arrangements Orders, developments arising from the Private Law Pathfinder Pilot and its impact on the experiences of children and families, and a comprehensive case law update reviewing the changing landscape of private children law.

This is an essential event for family law practitioners seeking expert analysis, practical guidance, and the opportunity to engage with leading figures shaping the future of private children proceedings.

*Multi Delegate Discount Offer for Members* Pay member rate for 1st delegate, then £99 for 2nd & only £49 for all other delegates (+vat)

Booking total will show full price but invoice will be discounted. Multi delegate discounts cannot be used in conjunction with the Training Passport

This event can be attended in-person or virtually (via MS Teams). When booking, please select if you wish to attend ‘Face-to-face’ or ‘Virtual’. All bookings, whether you attended in-person or virtually will be able to access a recording post event.

Registration

Welcome

Child Focused Outcomes when there is Domestic Abuse in Private Law Proceedings

Alienating Behaviour – Legal and Practical Challenges - Joshua Brindle, Exchange Chambers

Refreshment Break

Fact-Finding Hearings: Strategy and Advocacy - Alex Cracknell, 7 Harrington Street

Children’s Voices in Proceedings - CAFCASS and Child Inclusive Practice - Child Action North West

Enforcement and Compliance with Child Arrangements Orders

Lunch and Refreshment Break

Private Law Pathfinder Pilot: understanding the experience of children and families - Natalia Levine, St Johns Building

The Changing Landscape of Private Children Law - Case Law Round Up

Prices

Member £155
Non-member £205
Training Passport Free
Note: 20% VAT added at checkout