Independent Children’s Lawyer and Lucie and Ors

The Independent Children's Lawyer brought proceedings in the Family Court of Australia concerning Mr Lucie and other parties. The core of the dispute, as evidenced by the orders made, involved the apprehension of Mr Lucie.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether to issue a warrant for the arrest of Mr Lucie. This was to ensure his attendance before the Court, or any other court exercising jurisdiction under the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).

The Court, exercising its powers under Rule 21.16 of the *Family Law Rules 2004*, ordered the issue of a warrant for the arrest of Mr Lucie. The warrant directed the Marshal and all officers of the Australian Federal Police and State and Territory police forces to arrest Mr Lucie and bring him before the Court as soon as practicable. The warrant was to remain in force for twelve months.