Poonam Bhari re-appointed to the Family Procedure Rule Committee

21st November 2023

3PB is proud to announce that family barrister Poonam Bhari (pictured here) has been re-appointed by The Lord Chancellor to the Family Procedure Rule Committee (FPRC). Poonam has been re-appointed for a further 3 years from 28 February 2024, alongside solicitor Graeme Fraser and fellow barrister Rhys Taylor.

Poonam BhariPoonam BhariCall: 1999 is a family law barrister, called in 1999, specialising in public and private family law cases involving children. Poonam is based at 3PB's Inner Temple offices in London and has appeared at all levels of the Family Court, the High Court, and the Court of Appeal. She is a former primary school teacher and special educational needs coordinator.

The FPRC was established under Section 77 of the Courts Act 2003 to make family procedure rules. Its aim is to make clear, easily understandable rules to create an accessible, fair and efficient family justice system.

Poonam was first appointed to this influential, rule-setting group for Family Courts in England and Wales in June 2021. To read the latest announcement from The Lord Chancellor, please click here.

To contact Poonam, please email her on [email protected]. To instruct Poonam, or see about her availability, please email or call her clerks [email protected] or [email protected] on 0207 583 8055.