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Family Justice Council - 14th Annual Debate – ‘Should the age of majority be reduced to 16?’ Full live stream and video clips

Published 2021-12-16Last updated 2022-07-06

The Family Justice Council held its 14th Annual Debate and panel discussion in London which was live streamed via Microsoft Teams to audiences at home – a first for the event. Pictured below are the panellists with The President of the Family Division – Imogen Tutt, Ruth Henke QC, Oscar Hatfull, Deirdre Fottrell QC and Shabina Begum (pictured left to right).

  • Ruth Henke QC – specialises in the protection of and provision of services to children and vulnerable adults.
  • Deirdre Fottrell QC – Specialises in the law relating to children
  • Family Justice Young People’s Board member(s)
  • Shabina Begum, Solicitor – UN recognised authority on child, early and forced marriage.

You can watch a full recording of the live stream below:

You can watch the individual talks from the panel members and the panel Q and A below:

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