Following the reforms in 2014, concerns were raised that some reforms have had a negative impact on children, parents, and whānau, and have exacerbated existing issues. The final report of the independent panel examining the 2014 reforms found that while the system on the whole is sound, there is limited participation by children in issues that affect them and there's concern as to whether their voices are heard and whether their views are taken into account, both in and out of court. In court, a lawyer for a child is appointed to determine and represent the child's views. The independent panel found that there was considerable variation in how lawyers for children approached that task. 