Earlier this month they said a survey of members revealed "widespread failures" and dysfunction throughout the Family Court system. "Some of the accounts contain serious allegations about the safety of the Family Court." Judge Ryan addressed a number of claims from the Collective, and took particular umbrage at criticisms of Family Court judges. "As the Principal Family Court Judge, it particularly concerns me that Family Court judges are being painted unfairly as uncaring and unprofessional and as putting people in harm's way," he said. "Family Court judges are deeply committed to honouring this oath," he said.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 19, 2017 07:07 UTC