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Jo Parton and Nicola Lewis from the IfJ media team discussed the role of Intermediaries with Woman's Hour presenter Jane Garvie on Monday 23rd May 2016. They told listeners:
What vulnerability meant and how to access an intermediary to assist communication between the Police, Courts and…
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The intermediary role has received remarkably little attention outside legal circles. Even media reports of high-profile cases where an intermediary has played a crucial role will often fail to use the "I" word, perhaps referring instead to a communication specialist. The Intermediary Role sets…
The IfJ 2016 Spring Conference 'Joined up Justice - developments in partnership working within the Justice System' was a great success, attended by around 150 delegates, speakers and facilitators from a range of professions. The atmosphere was 'buzzing' and there was much enthusiastic feedback…
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IfJ has read with interest the comments made by Philip Davies MP in Question 46 of the oral evidence, and the response made by the Lord Chief Justice, and has written to the Clerk of the Committee outlining the role of intermediaries, both registered and non-registered, with vulnerable…
IfJ has introduced an automated system to enable end-users to contact IfJ member intermediaries who accept referrals for Family Court work. It is accessed in the usual way, via a sub-menu under the 'Intermediaries' button in the header. In principle it is similar to the system already in place…
Communication in Investigative and Legal Contexts brings clarity to the subject by providing readers with in-depth coverage of the complex area of communication in forensic settings, for example during investigative interviewing of victims, witnesses and suspects / high interest groups, during…
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Registered Intermediary and artist Ann King reflects on her recent exhibition in Totnes of paintings inspired by her work in the criminal justice system. Read
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In this comprehensive and absorbing book, authors Joyce Plotnikoff and Richard Woolfson present a rigorous and original overview of the role of the intermediary scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The authors provide the reader with insight into its origins as well as an up-to-date…
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We received overwhelmingly positive feedback from delegates following our first annual conference which was held at City Law School on 14th March. The Committee wishes to reiterate its grateful thanks to our speakers and workshop leaders, and also to City Law School for its hospitality. We hope…
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Around 100 people gathered at City Law School on 14th March to make IfJ's first conference a lively and successful event. Applications to attend were still arriving in the final few days, and with some last minute juggling workshop places were found for everyone. Grateful thanks are due to:…
