Justice Minister Clifton Grima appointed nine more professionals to the Family Court’s roster of mediators on Friday, 13 November. The court draws from the roster when assigning mediators to family disputes.
Presenting the warrants, Grima said mediation helps families reach agreements through dialogue and that children’s welfare should be central to the process. He urged family lawyers, social workers and other professionals to encourage mediation where families are in conflict.
The appointments follow changes to family court proceedings that largely took effect in early October. Grima said the additional staff would help the court handle more requests, shorten waiting times and organise its caseload so mediation can take place within the deadlines set by law.
Grima also highlighted the Court Services Agency’s role in providing facilities, staffing and administrative support. The agency’s chief executive, Vanessa Grech, attended the ceremony.
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