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The Commons Justice Select Committee has criticised the changes to civil legal aid in a report published today, 12 March 2015. The report highlights how the Legal Aid, Sentencing and...
The Supreme Court has today unanimously allowed the appeal in Vince v Wyatt [2015] UKSC 14 . It ruled that the wife's claim was not an abuse of process and should not be struck out. The Supreme...
In a consultation opening today, the Law Commission is seeking views on options for reform that would simplify and clarify the law and make it easier for the courts, practitioners and the public to...
In February 2015, Cafcass received a total of 2,992 new private law cases. This is a 13% decrease on January 2014 levels. Between April 2013 and March 2014 Cafcass received a total of 46,634 new...
In February 2015, Cafcass received a total of 954 applications. This figure represents a 7% increase compared to those received in February 2014. Between April 2013 and March 2014 Cafcass received a...
Resolution’s pioneering Family Matters pilot service, which helps low income separating families who were previously
eligible for legal aid has been granted an extension in funding to continue...
Department for Work and Pensions Press ReleaseYoung UK women are putting their European counterparts to shame.New analysis reveals the number of women under 25 in work in the UK rose by more than the...
Jordan Publishing is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the fifth annual Family Law Awards.
Ensure you have your say, place your nomination here.
Following the success of...
Lynne Featherstone has visited Standing Together in Hammersmith to hear about its work to coordinate integrated multi-agency support for victims of domestic abuse.
During the visit, the...
A rise in the number of
children living with both birth parents to 70% has been welcomed by the
Minister responsible for family policy, Iain Duncan Smith.
The proportion of children whose...