International Institute of Family Law Practitioners

Core Principles

The Principles that Guide Our Work

All of the Institute's activities are carried out with regard to the following principles.

  • Scientific rigour

    All work is grounded in research and scientific method.

  • Independence

    The Institute acts independently of political, commercial and institutional pressure.

  • Impartiality

    Assessments are made against objective criteria and from multiple perspectives.

  • Human dignity

    Human dignity underpins all family- and child-focused work.

  • Transparency

    Institutional processes and decisions are open and traceable.

  • Accessibility

    The knowledge produced is kept open to the widest possible audience.

  • Pluralism

    Care is taken to represent different legal systems and viewpoints.

  • Ethical responsibility

    Academic integrity and professional ethics underpin all activities.

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