‘Fragmented Families’: Seeking Practitioner Insights into Private Law Matters Where Grandparents are Pursuing Contact with Grandchildren’
This article was written by Dr. Charlotte Bendall (University of Birmingham) and Dr. Samantha Davey (University of Essex). Dr. Charlotte Bendall is an Associate Professor at Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham, UK. Dr. Samantha Davey is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Essex. Both lead on the ‘Fragmented Families’ project, which examines […]
Refuge outlines risks of technology-facilitated abuse as AI Safety Summit begins
As the global AI Safety Summit 2023 begins in Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, Refuge Research Lead, Dr Michaela Bruckmayer outlines concerns for the safety of women and girls as technology is weaponised as a tool for domestic abuse. Last week, the Online Safety Act received Royal Assent, heralding a new era of internet safety and choice […]
Online Safety Act ‘significant step forward’ in protecting victims of domestic abuse
Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes the Online Safety Act receiving Royal Assent and has described it as a “significant step forward” in protecting victims of domestic abuse from online harm. Campaigners who have worked tirelessly for new laws that will protect children online joined politicians, civil society and regulators to welcome the legislation. After years of […]
National Fertility Awareness Week – Workplace Pregnancy Loss Training
National Fertility Awareness Week: Legal Community Joins Forces in Support of Fertility Awareness and Pregnancy Loss. Across the UK, over 3.5 million people are facing different forms of fertility issues right now, seeking hope, guidance and support. National Fertility Awareness Week provides an opportunity for those facing similar issues to come together in solidarity, share […]
Police review thousands of Clare’s Law applications amid information failures
Wiltshire police are currently reviewing over 3,500 Clare’s Law applications filed between April 2015 and 2023 after discovering instances of incorrect or incomplete information provided. In light of these revelations, one staff member has been suspended. The Chief Constable of Wiltshire police, Catherine Roper, acknowledged the failure to disclose critical information that could have safeguarded […]
Special Feature: Interview with June Venters KC
In an extended episode of the Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast host David Opie interviews June Venters KC, who has spent much of her legal career breaking down barriers promoting equal opportunities in the law. In 1991 June launched Venters Solicitors, at a time when it was unusual for females to lead law firms. And in […]
