Continued Deterioration Of Court Standards
Despite the HMCTS modernisation programme, the standards of family courts are continuing to deteriorate according to a survey by Resolution. The survey, that took place in the first and final quarters of 2019 revealed that members were finding increased delays in processing and hearing of urgent cases. It was also reported that concerns over the accuracy and […]
Enhanced Re-Introduced Domestic Abuse Bill Receives First Reading
The radical Domestic Abuse Bill received its first reading at the House of Commons this week. The Government re-introduced a newer enhanced version of the ground-breaking Domestic Abuse Bill to Parliament on 3rd March which has even greater support and protection for victims and increased punishments for offenders. The landmark Bill has the most comprehensive […]