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Government launches consultation on reforms to modernise weddings law
20 JUL 2026
Reunification should be prioritised as a key permanence option for children in care, says practice guide
20 JUL 2026
Legal aid interim solution introduced for child-focused family courts
20 JUL 2026
Hair drug testing: Patterns of use, single events and limitations
17 JUL 2026
Refuge reports sharp rise in technology-facilitated and economic abuse referrals
13 JUL 2026
Government announces safeguarding reforms for children in youth custody
13 JUL 2026
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13 JUL 2026
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The case for FDAC: benefits, challenges and ways forwards
The case for FDAC: benefits, challenges and ways forwards
DJ Richard O’HaganThe article explores the differences between care proceedings in FDAC and conventional care proceedings, including the differences in procedure, support for parents and the...
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Child-focused courts: have we found the right path?
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David Gareth Evans, 9 Park Place, CardiffOn 17 March 2026 the Lord Chancellor, David Lammy, announced the national roll out of the Child Focused Model (CFM) for private law children proceedings across...
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‘Who is My Parent? Is this my Child?’: the recognition (or lack thereof) of legal parenthood for transgender parents
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Dr Bianca Jackson, Family law barrister, Coram ChambersThis article examines the legal challenges transgender parents face in being recognised as legal parents under English law. The Gender...
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Government launches consultation on reforms to modernise weddings law
Government launches consultation on reforms to modernise weddings law
The government has launched a consultation on plans to reform weddings law in England and Wales, aiming to create a more flexible system that better reflects modern society while strengthening...
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Reunification should be prioritised as a key permanence option for children in care, says practice guide
Reunification should be prioritised as a key permanence option for children in care, says practice guide
Children’s social care should place greater emphasis on supporting children to return safely to their families, according to a new practice guide highlighting the need for better planning, preparation...
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