The usual parties within Court Proceedings are those directly involved with the child, such as the parents, social services and the children’s guardian. However, sometimes additional people may be affected by the outcome of the case and are therefore granted permission by the court to be joined to the proceedings. These people are known as ‘Intervenors’.
When are people usually made Intervenors?
The most common reason why an Intervenor would be joined into proceedings is when a child has sustained a ‘non-accidental injury’. An Intervenor will likely be invited to join the proceedings if they had contact with the child in the time period when the injury was said to have occurred.
Are Intervenors involved throughout the whole case?
No. Once the issues that relate to the Intervenor have been determined, their participation in the court proceedings will end.
What will I have to do as an Intervenor?
You may be required to attend hearings, provide statements and give evidence at Court. Therefore, it is important that you seek legal advice as quickly as possible and contact us at Johnson Astills.
Will I get Legal Aid?
You do not get automatic legal aid as an Intervenor. Legal Aid eligibility depends on your income and the merits of your case. However, at Johnson Astills we can advise whether Legal Aid is an option for you.
How Johnson Astills can help.
If you have been made an Intervenor and would like expert legal advice or assistance, please get in touch with Johnson Astills to see how we can assist. Please call us at our office in Leicester on 0116 255 4855 or our office in Loughborough on 01509 610 312 and ask to speak to a member of the Care Team. Alternatively, you may prefer to email us at legal@johnsonastills.com or fill in our enquiry form.
