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David Hodson on International Family Law: Ministry of Justice review of EU powers in family law

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Date:4 JUL 2013



International Family Law Practice by David Hodson

David Hodson

The Ministry of Justice is presently conducting a review of the extent of the powers and laws of the EU. This includes family law where the influence of the EU is very keenly felt by practitioners dealing with international families. The review period ends on 3 August. The Ministry of Justice are of the view they have consulted widely but I believe many practitioners are completely unaware of this process. A workshop held by them in London a week or so ago attracted no more than a dozen or so lawyers. It is very important that practitioners respond.

The EU are continuously extending their powers and their laws. Specifically they no longer limit themselves only to cross border cases involving more than one EU country. They now consider their laws and powers should have worldwide effect on member states. This affects both national law when no other EU countries...

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