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kellygrigg
- Mar 14
- 1 min
Changes to help domestic abuse victims access legal aid come into force
From 1 March 2023 domestic abuse victims may find it easier to access legal aid. From that date health professionals have been permitted...
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kellygrigg
- Mar 13
- 1 min
Police should be able to confiscate house keys of bailed domestic abuse suspects
A coroner has called for the police to be given powers to confiscate the house keys of domestic abuse suspects to prevent them further...
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kellygrigg
- Mar 12
- 1 min
Means free legal aid extended for parents and those with parental responsibilities
The scope of means free legal aid is being extended for both parents and those with parental responsibilities from 1 March 2023. The...
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kellygrigg
- Mar 11
- 1 min
Cafcass delivering ‘high quality services to children
Ofsted has published its letter of findings following a focused visit to Cafcass in January. During the visit, Ofsted sought to...
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kellygrigg
- Feb 22
- 1 min
Cafcass publishes new tips from its Family Forum for parents & professionals involved family court
Cafcass has published a new range of accessible advice for parents and professionals involved in family court proceedings. The 'top tips'...
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kellygrigg
- Feb 21
- 1 min
Government Responds to House of Lords Children and Families Act 2014 Committee's report
The Government has published its response to the House of Lords post-legislative scrutiny of the Children and Families Act 2014. The...
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kellygrigg
- Feb 20
- 1 min
Domestic abuse victims 'still being cross-examined by alleged perpetrator'
Victims of domestic abuse are still being cross-examined by alleged perpetrators in the family courts despite the ‘appalling practice’...
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kellygrigg
- Feb 17
- 1 min
Long-term strategy launched to fix children’s social care
The Government has set out its vision for reform of children's social care. The strategy – Stable Homes, Built on Love – is based on...
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kellygrigg
- Feb 16
- 1 min
Focus on real-life not high concepts, consumer watchdog tells regulator
Oversight regulators are spending too much time on high-concept issues such as professional ethics and the rule of law and not enough on...
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kellygrigg
- Feb 15
- 1 min
New Civil Family Law comes into force in the UAE
On 1 February 2023 new legislation in the UAE came into effect allowing non-Muslim expats to marry and divorce. The new law also covers...
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kellygrigg
- Feb 14
- 1 min
Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 comes into force on 27 February 2023
The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022(the 2022 Act) received Royal Assent in April 2022. The Act will raise the age...
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kellygrigg
- Feb 13
- 1 min
Women outnumber Men 2 to 1 in Law Studies
Women are now outnumbering men two to one studying law, according to UCAS data – renewing the spotlight on gender diversity in the...
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kellygrigg
- Feb 12
- 1 min
Child abduction: accredited solicitors referral list updated
The office of the Official Solicitor and Public Trustee has published an updated list of solicitors accredited to deal with cases where a...
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kellygrigg
- Feb 11
- 1 min
In Our Shoes
The FJYPB has documented the stories of its members for several years in their ‘In Our Shoes’ series, capturing informative details of...
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kellygrigg
- Feb 10
- 1 min
Support needs of adult victim-survivors of sexual violence
The Ministry of Justice has published 4 research reports covering findings in relation to the formal support needs of adult...
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kellygrigg
- Feb 9
- 1 min
Child maintenance: Support for victims of domestic abuse
The House of Commons Library has issued Research Briefings on: Child maintenance: Support for victims of domestic abuse – outlining...
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kellygrigg
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Language Matters: Invitation to an online event about the language for separating families
The FSG Language Group would like to invite you to our online event on Tuesday 14th February (4.30 to 6pm) to discuss changing the...
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kellygrigg
- Feb 7
- 1 min
The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2023, SI 2023/61 Laid Beford Parliament
Amendments to the Family Procedure Rules have been placed before parliament, to come into force on 6 April 2023 (save for the removal of...
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