NFJO finds 462% increase in child deprivation of liberty applications
Research conducted by the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory (NFJO) reveals that the number of applications to the High Court to deprive children of their liberty in unregulated settings has increased by 462% over three years. Following a request to Cafcass, NFJO have been able to reveal the startling rise in the use of this special […]
At least one in 10 children in care have unresolved immigration issues
At least one in 10 children in care and more than 10,000 young care leavers in England have unresolved immigration or citizenship issues, according to new research published today by South London Refugee Association and Coram Children’s Legal Centre. Without better immigration support from local authorities, these children face uncertain and unsafe futures. The scale […]
Domestic abuse victims: more support and consultation launched
Domestic abuse victims and their children will receive extra support to help them rebuild their lives in a safe environment, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced. A further £125 million will be handed to councils across England to make sure safe accommodation spaces, such as refuges and shelters, can provide victims with vital […]
Confusion over family court attendance clarified
Sir Andrew McFarlane, the president of the Family Division, has clarified arrangements for physical attendance in court following confusion over an earlier announcement. Confusion arose when Sir Andrew McFarlane issued a message to practitioners stating that the first hearing notice for any applications issued in the Family Division after 1 March will be listed as […]
