MoJ releases evaluation report on Pathfinder pilot scheme
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published an evaluation report examining the Pathfinder Courts pilot scheme under Family Procedure Rules 2010, PD 36Z. The pilot scheme, which began in February 2022, aims to replace the Child Arrangements Programme with a revised process to improve outcomes in private family law proceedings.The report analyses implementation in Dorset and North Wales, covering operational effectiveness and comparative costs. Based on participants’ reflections on the implementation of the Pathfinder pilot scheme in Dorset and North Wales, the research team have identified key policy, practice and further research considerations to inform the implementation of the Pathfinder pilot in other areas.