CAFCASS figures reveal continuing high levels of cases
Overall summary In May 2021 Cafcass received 4,912 new cases (3.0% or 142 more cases than in May 2020). This is 0.9% or 43 fewer cases than in April 2021. The average daily demand levels in May 2021 was 259 cases per day compared to 251 cases received per day during May 2020. The significant […]
New era for industry leading “Today’s” publications
The industry leading “Today’s” publications enter a new era as owners Chris Harris and Karen Babington step away from the business. Covering three main areas of private client law, conveyancing, wills and probate and family, the three publications have a significant reach and influence in their respective sectors. Managing Director David Opie will take the […]
Review of child protection investigations amid surge in section 47 inquiries
A recent review of child protection investigations conducted by the head of the government’s review of children’s social care, Josh MacAlister, is due to publish a report this week criticising several aspects of the current system. The Case for Change report is expected to highlight a culture of investigating families instead of supporting them, with […]
Minimum Legal Age for Marriage Set to Rise to 18
A private members bill could change the minimum legal age of marriage from 16 to 18 in England and Wales. The bill is to be introduced to Parliament next week by former Home Secretary Said Javid and is part of a wider cross party campaign to eradicate a loophole that enables forced nuptials in children. […]
Appointments to Family Procedure Rule Committee
The Lord Chancellor has announced the appointment of five new members to the Family Procedure Rule Committee and the reappointment of one existing member. The Family Procedure Rule Committee (FPRC) was established under Section 77 of the Courts Act 2003 to make family procedure rules. Its aim is to make clear, easily understandable rules to […]
