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From 1 March 2023 domestic abuse victims may find it easier to access legal aid. From that date health professionals have been permitted...

A coroner has called for the police to be given powers to confiscate the house keys of domestic abuse suspects to prevent them further...

The scope of means free legal aid is being extended for both parents and those with parental responsibilities from 1 March 2023. The...

Ofsted has published its letter of findings following a focused visit to Cafcass in January. During the visit, Ofsted sought to...

Cafcass has published a new range of accessible advice for parents and professionals involved in family court proceedings. The 'top tips'...

The Government has published its response to the House of Lords post-legislative scrutiny of the Children and Families Act 2014. The...

Victims of domestic abuse are still being cross-examined by alleged perpetrators in the family courts despite the ‘appalling practice’...

The Government has set out its vision for reform of children's social care. The strategy – Stable Homes, Built on Love – is based on...

Oversight regulators are spending too much time on high-concept issues such as professional ethics and the rule of law and not enough on...

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...

The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022(the 2022 Act) received Royal Assent in April 2022. The Act will raise the age...

Women are now outnumbering men two to one studying law, according to UCAS data – renewing the spotlight on gender diversity in the...

The office of the Official Solicitor and Public Trustee has published an updated list of solicitors accredited to deal with cases where a...

The FJYPB has documented the stories of its members for several years in their ‘In Our Shoes’ series, capturing informative details of...

The Ministry of Justice has published 4 research reports covering findings in relation to the formal support needs of adult...

The House of Commons Library has issued Research Briefings on: Child maintenance: Support for victims of domestic abuse – outlining...

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...

Amendments to the Family Procedure Rules have been placed before parliament, to come into force on 6 April 2023 (save for the removal of...