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The Law Commission has revealed its plans for the future with the publication of its Tenth Programme of Law Reform.As part of a series of changes, the Law Commission will examine the status and...
The Commons Home Affairs Committee today published a report on domestic violence, forced marriage and 'honour' based violence.In the report the Committee calls on the Government to implement a...
The House of Lords yesterday handed down its judgment in the appeal case of Re B (children) [2008] UKHL 35. In dismissing the appeal, the Lords unanimously held that the standard of proof to...
The President of the Family Division has issued a new Practice Direction.The Practice Direction takes effect from 16 June 2008 and relates to the method of collecting information for the Office for...
A US divorce coach and parent educator has been visiting Scotland to urge politicians to introduce mandatory training lessons for parents and children affected by divorce and separation.In the US, 28...
A report condemning the standards of children's rights in the UK will be presented to United Nations inspectors today in a joint submission from the four Children's Commissioners for England,...
The Law Society has voiced strong concerns about the increases in care proceedings fees paid by local authorities since May 2008.The Law Society said that setting court fees purely on the basis of...
TUES 06/05/2008 - Proceedings to confiscate the assets of a convicted drugs offender under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 have been stayed because to continue would lead to an unfair trail and an...
Britain's first divorce fair is being held in Brighton later this year.The event, being held at Brighton Racecourse on 11 October, has been organised to help people access professional support. Titled...
The Cabinet Office today published guidance to help organisations that use volunteers to be clear about when they do and don't need to carry out Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks on volunteers....