Freelance journalist wins reporting restrictions challenge in family proceedings
A High Court judge has agreed to release redacted documents from family proceedings to a journalist from The Observer despite some of the material containing information which could only be considered in closed court for reasons of national security. The journalist may also publish the fact that one of appellants is a serving member of […]
Victims and Courts Bill becomes law
The Victims and Courts Bill has received Royal Assent and has passed into law. The new legislation will restrict the exercise of parental responsibility by offenders sentenced for serious child sexual abuse, and where a rape has resulted in the birth of a child. It will also ensure that victims are not prevented from speaking out […]
Promotions, partners, collaborations and expansions at family law firms
Firms of family law solicitors and barristers’ chambers across the country are collaborating and expanding their services. Duncan Lewis Solicitors has promoted four lawyers to director positions within its Family and Child Care teams, which the firm says reinforces its continued investment in internal talent. Kohitoor Alam (main picture, far left) is now director, Family […]