Lay Member Vicki Mulligan Appointed, Solicitor Laura Coyle Reappointed

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:52:22 +0000
Judicial Administration

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Vicki Mulligan as Lay Member and the reappointment of Laura Coyle as Solicitor Member to the Family Procedure Rule Committee (FPRC). Vicki Mulligan serves as Interim Director of the Centre for Justice Innovation and will serve a 3-year term from 4 November 2025. Laura Coyle, a Partner at Freemans Solicitors specialising in children law, will serve a further 3-year term from 1 August 2026. The FPRC makes rules of court governing practice and procedure in family proceedings in the High Court and family court.