Fathers for Justice Welcome Changes

Extended description: New rules introduced in 2005 meant that family mediators and researchers could now sit in on family law cases. This was welcomed by a new Galway-based group, Fathers for Justice and Equality. In their first three weeks, the group had been contacted by over 500 men, all of whom felt let down by the Irish legal system. According to founder and separated father Sam Butt, the group looks to provide counselling, support and fairer treatment for men. Information: John O’Driscoll reports for RTÉ News on 12 July 2005. New group welcomes relaxation of ‘in camera’ rule. Original language summary: New group welcomes relaxation of ‘in camera’ rule. Extended description: New rules introduced in 2005 meant that family mediators and researchers could now sit in on family law cases. This was welcomed by a new Galway-based group, Fathers for Justice and Equality. In their first three weeks, the group had been contacted by over 500 men, all of whom felt let down by the Irish legal system. According to founder and separated father Sam Butt, the group looks to provide counselling, support and fairer treatment for men. Information: John O’Driscoll reports for RTÉ News on 12 July 2005.