Registration for cross-examination work in family and civil proceedings
Overview and registration information for qualified legal representatives under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
Applies to England and Wales
New Domestic Abuse Act 2021 measures prohibiting alleged perpetrators of domestic abuse and their victims from cross-examining each other in person in specified circumstances have now commenced in family and civil proceedings.
Under the provisions, barristers, solicitors and CILEX practitioners with cross-examination experience and vulnerable witness and advocacy training can be appointed directly by the court to cross-examine prohibited parties, helping to ensure that victims are spared further abuse by perpetrators.
Qualified legal professionals will play a significant role in helping victims engage more confidently with the justice process and exercise their rights to a fair trial.
Register now
Legal professionals who wish to register for this work should first familiarise themselves with the statutory guidance on the role of the qualified legal representative and then sign up using this form.
Related information:
Qualified legal representative appointed by the Court: Statutory guidance
Last updated 29 November 2023 + show all updates
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Old forms replaced with new online form
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Welsh version of guidance published.
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First published.