The Northern Ireland Guardian Ad Litem Agency

A 'voice' for children who are subjects of public law and adoption proceedings before the courts in Northern Ireland...

Welcome to our website. It will provide you with information about the Northern Ireland Guardian Ad Litem Agency.

The guardian ad litem is an independent officer of the Court who is experienced in working with children and families. Under the Children (NI) Order 1995, a guardian ad litem is appointed to safeguard the interests of children who are the subject of Court proceedings. This may be either adoption or care proceedings.

You can use the links on this page to access information for children and young people, their families and professionals working in the area of children and the law.

Please check the careers page for information on our latest vacancies

The NIGALA Annual Report 2008 - 2009 is now available for you to view by clicking on this link

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