Section 27

In any proceedings before a Family Court, the Court may, if it thinks fit on the application of any party, or on its own motion, summon to its assistance, in such manner as may be prescribed by the Family Justice Rules or, prior to their enactment, the Rules of Court, one or more persons of skill and experience in the matter to which the proceedings relate who may be willing to sit with the Court and act as assessors.

The remuneration of assessors for sitting under this section is to be at such rate as may be prescribed by the Family Justice Rules or, prior to their enactment, the Rules of Court and is to be costs in the proceedings unless otherwise ordered by the Family Court.

Where any person is proposed to be summoned as an assessor, objection to him or her, either personally or in respect of his or her qualification, may be taken by any party in such manner as may be prescribed by the Family Justice Rules or, prior to their enactment, the Rules of Court.