Durham University and the Family Justice Council (FJC) are partnering to presenting a panel on the FJC’s work on neurodiversity in the Family Justice System, chaired by Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division and Chair of the Family Justice Council. The panel will include Jenny Beck KC (hon) and Vinice Cowell as Co-Chairs of the Family Justice Council Neurodiversity Working Group, and Durham Law School academics Dr Dafni Lima and Dr Kat Langley. This will be held between 6PM to 7:15PM on Monday 26th January 2026 and will be a hybrid event at Durham University and via MS teams.
This event is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students and academics across England and Wales and will offer an invaluable opportunity for students to hear from members about the work of the Family Justice Council, what it’s like to be a member of the Council and the recent work on neurodiversity in the family justice system. There will be an opportunity for a Q&A with the panel at the end of the event. This event will be most relevant for Law, Social Work and Psychology students.
The event is hybrid, with the panel being hosted at Durham Law School. In-person places are highly limited, and priority will be given to students in the local area. Those joining virtually will be able to contribute to the Q&A.
Registration for the event can be found on the website at Upcoming events - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary. Registration closes at 12pm on 19th January 2026.