Domestic abuse crisis ‘hiding in plain sight’ – Refuge
New data from Refuge shows that more than half of UK adults (57%) questioned by the charity acknowledge that the home is where women are most at risk of abuse, even though 85% believe most people feel safe in their own home. The figures suggest “a domestic abuse crisis happening in plain sight”, Refuge said. […]
Government’s SEND consultation facing legal challenge
The government’s reforms of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision are facing a legal challenge. Specialist public law firm, Rook Irwin Sweeney, is contesting the lawfulness of the government’s consultation document and has sent a letter before claim to education secretary, Bridget Phillipson. The solicitor leading the claim said the proposals will “significantly weaken […]
Mother fabricated abuse claims, court finds in Hague Convention application
In F v M, a fact-finding hearing within an application by a father for access to his son under article 21 of the Hague Convention, the court found that the mother’s allegations of abuse against the father were not proved and that the mother had exaggerated and fabricated details to intentionally obstruct the child’s paternal […]