Victims to be protected through Sentencing Reforms
The Government has confirmed that domestic abusers will continue to face jail, and judges will have full discretion to lock up any tormentor who puts an individual at significant risk of psychological or physical harm. Changes to shorter jail stints also won’t apply to those in front of the court for breaching a court order […]
Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes child-centric focus
Following the government’s response to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report, The Family Court and domestic abuse: achieving cultural change, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes the child-centric focus in the Family Court, but states that greater ambition is needed. In July 2023, Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner published her report, The Family Court and domestic abuse: […]
FLBA Annual Conference – 14th October 2023
On 14th October 2023, the Annual Conference for the Family Law Bar Association (FLBA) took place in Bristol. The conference was in a hybrid format, with the sessions being live streamed, enabling more people to attend and participate with the planned sessions. During the FLBA Annual Conference, the AGM also took place. The full programme […]
Cafcass publishes its strategic plan for 2023-26
Cafcass has published its strategic plan for 2023-26. The new plan, Ambitious for Children, is a continuation of Cafcass’ 2019-23 strategic priorities focused on relationship-based practice and high ambition for children, families and carers. It outlines Cafcass’ aim to offer an exceptional experience for the children and young people with whom it works, everywhere and […]
Charity calls for next government to put children ‘at the heart of policy making’
The NSPCC have joined with other charities to call for the next UK government to put babies, children and young people at the heart of the policy making. The NSPCC have said that they believe that every child, regardless of their background, their parents’ or carers’ income, or their postcode, deserves the best possible start, […]
Charities urge Chancellor to reverse ‘unfair and ineffective conditionality change’
Charities have expressed concerns about the introduction of stricter conditionality requirements for Universal Credit claimants with lead care. The charity, Gingerbread, have published an open letter to the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt. The letter was signed by a number of charities and organisations. These include Save the Children, Pregnant then Screwed and the TUC. In the letter, they […]
Nigel Shepherd on “No Fault Divorce”
The latest Today’s Family Lawyer podcast welcomes Nigel Shepherd on to discuss his role in, and view of, the implementation of The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act (2020), best know as “No Fault Divorce.” Nigel has ardently campaigned for over 20 years to reform divorce law; work which has seen him be the only person […]
