Singapore's Family Justice Courts launches its model for therapeutic justice

Singapore's Family Justice Courts (FJC) has released guidelines to help parties resolve disagreements amicably. Also, where children are involved, their welfare must come first. The Family Justice Courts' model for therapeutic justice involves a judge-led process where parties and their lawyers work together to untangle disputes within the framework of the law. The FJC will move to the former State Courts' building by end-November. It boasts 25 courtrooms and 52 chambers, as well as specialised facilities like child-friendly interview rooms. Alif Amsyar reports.