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Does child participation in private law cases in Wales differ by the child’s age?

Cases with evidence of child participation within 3 years of case start date for cases starting 2019/20

Does the proportion of mothers and fathers in private law cases in England and Wales differ by area-level deprivation?

Proportion of applicants by area-level deprivation quintiles for applications made by mothers and fathers between 2010/11 and 2019/20

Does child participation in private law cases in England differ by the child’s age?

Cases with evidence of child participation within 3 years of case start date for cases starting 2019/20

Do the types of private law applications made in England and Wales by mothers and fathers differ?

What is the proportion of mothers and fathers making parental applications in England?

What is the representation of ethnic minorities in the family court judiciary compared to other workforces?

Percentage of workers from ethnic minority backgrounds across different workforces

80% of cases in private family law proceedings involve at least one unrepresented party

How commonly do children participate in private law cases in England?

Proportion of cases starting in 2019/20 with a child participation marker in first 12 months

Has the number of private law orders in England and Wales changed over time?

    

Has the number of private law applications in England and Wales changed over time?

What applications and orders are made in private law in England and Wales?

Comparison of private law application type with order type (most common order types) in 2023

Are deprivation levels greater in kinship households as compared to parental households?

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