Rising prosecutions highlight concerns over abortion laws in the UK
A woman, whose identity is protected for legal reasons, has faced court charges for an alleged illegal abortion, marking the fifth reported prosecution this year, as reported by The Times. The accusation centres on her procurement of abortion drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol, with the intent to induce a miscarriage during the November 2020 lockdown. Under […]
New divorce legislation sees 15% surge in final orders, data reveals
New data has revealed a 15% increase in final orders during the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, according to Family Court Statistics Quarterly. This surge is notable as it represents a significant shift in the dynamics of divorce proceedings. Of the 27,465 final orders granted in early 2023, 66% […]
New crime reforms mandate full prison sentences for rapists
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly set to unveil new initiatives that would force convicted rapists to serve their entire sentences, as reported by The Telegraph. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has been tasked with crafting these proposals, expected to be incorporated into the upcoming King’s Speech in November and highlighted in forthcoming speeches. A Conservative […]
South West family lawyer frustrated that honour-based abuse still without legal definition
The Director at The Family Law Company has responded to the recent government declination to establish a legal definition for honour-based abuse and has described it as “hugely disappointing”. The rejection comes after the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) made a series of recommendations in July, stating that such abuse remains a hidden crime and […]
