Q&A with Mani Singh Basi following his new book
Mani Basi, Barrister at 4PB, has recently released his book: A Practical Guide to Exercising the Inherent Jurisdiction in Family Law Proceedings. We recently asked him to delve deeper into why he decided to write the book. This is your second book of 2023, tell us more about why you decided to write another book? […]
Victims and Prisoners Bill passes Report Stage
The Victims and Prisoners Bill had its report stage and third reading on Monday 4th December 2023 and was passed. It will now proceed to the House of Lords for consideration. A Bill to make provision about victims of criminal conduct and others affected by criminal conduct; about the appointment and functions of advocates for […]
Women’s Aid launch 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign
Women’s Aid launch 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign calling for urgent investment in specialist domestic abuse services. On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, Women’s Aid is launching an open letter calling for political party leaders to invest in domestic abuse services, ensuring survivors of abuse get […]
Open consultation: Defining child to parent abuse
The Home Office are seeking views on the definition of child to parent abuse (CPA). The Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan committed to developing a sector agreed definition and updating the guidance for frontline professionals in line with it. For the purposes of the consultation document, the Home Office is using the term child to parent abuse […]
Top tips for recruiting the right family lawyer
It is an exciting time when the need arises to expand the team. It means the team is growing, the volume of work is increasing to warrant a new member and therefore profitability, and a new personality can be a great addition for the wider team dynamic and the firm as a whole. The NQ […]
Defences for victims of domestic abuse who kill their abusers – Law Commission
As part of its response to Clare Wade KC’s Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review, the Government has asked the Law Commission to review the use of defences in domestic homicide cases. In 2004 the Law Commission made recommendations for reform of the partial defences to murder including provocation (now loss of control) and diminished responsibility. That project reflected the complex nature, and great import to society, of the […]
Domestic abusers released from prison due to overcrowding
The UK government has introduced a programme allowing early release for some prisoners, including domestic violence offenders, to alleviate severe overcrowding in prisons, as reported by The Times. This directive, part of the “end of custody supervised licence” (ECSL), was distributed to 21 prisons in England and Wales. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk initiated this scheme, […]
Children being denied their liberty lack access to legal aid
The Law Society of England and Wales is concerned about the lack of legal aid for families where children are being deprived of their liberty. A campaign launched by the Family Rights Group today shines a light on these cases, which have a significant impact on childrens’ lives, sometimes being placed in unregistered accommodation, but […]
