Category :Editor’s Pick

The UK is investing in grassroots women’s rights organisations on the frontline of tackling violence against women and girls around the world. Development Minister Andrew Mitchell is announcing the new support at an event Read More

Further budget cuts will severely impact the already crisis-hit justice system, the Law Society of England and Wales has warned. The Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) analysis of the Autumn Statement suggests the Ministry Read More

The Ministry of Justice is seeking views on the sentencing starting point for murders preceded by controlling or coercive behaviour against the murder victim and all murders committed with a knife or other weapon. The Read More

The Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Nicole Jacobs, has welcomed the £12 million funding boost but states that we must see “more sustainable funding”  for lifesaving services for victims’ safety and wellbeing. Jacobs said that domestic abuse has Read More

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has set out a range of recommendations to modernise the UK’s 33-year-old fertility law. The proposals made by the UK-wide regulator of fertility treatment and embryo research Read More

The Lord Chancellor and senior judiciary launch a shared vision for the future of the civil and family courts and tribunals system – from the Ministry of Justice, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, and The Rt Read More

The government’s refusal to commit to a new strategy in schools on issues of sexual harassment and gender-based violence, specifically aimed at engaging boys and young men, despite calls from the Women and Equalities Read More

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 Read More

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) have provided the details of what the courts and tribunals opening times are going to be over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Courts and tribunals will temporarily Read More

The anticipation and excitement for the first British Family Law Awards 2024 have reached new heights with entries now closed and the announcement of the esteemed independent panel of judges. This year’s panel comprises of Read More

The consultation responses have been collated and next steps have been outlined following the recent consultation on the child and family social worker workforce. The initial consultation which ran from 2nd February 2023 to 11th May 2023 Read More

Following the King’s Speech yesterday, the Law Society of England and Wales has responded to the legislation that was outlined and noting their disappointment that more hasn’t been done to invest in the Read More

Lawyers who help change lives through volunteering free legal help take centre stage at this year’s Pro Bono Week (6th-10th November). The 22nd annual celebration recognises the outstanding voluntary contribution made by the Read More

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 Read More

Hundreds of couples hoping to become parents but going through the distress of fertility issues will have their chances improved, as the government announces two significant law changes to IVF provision in the UK. Currently, Read More

Recognising the vital role social workers play in supporting some of the most vulnerable children and families, local authorities will be allocated a share of £11.7 million to hire up to 461 extra social work apprentices, as Read More

In the year ending March 2023, the United Kingdom has witnessed a concerning upward trend in the number of police-recorded ‘honour-based’ abuse (HBA) offences. The data, collected by the Home Office from police forces in England Read More

The Northern Lights DR conference returns to Leeds on 10th November, with a line-up of speakers to educate and inform on topics ranging from divorcing a narcissist to honing your listening skills. The opening and Read More

The Jordan Legacy’s petition to government, requesting the introduction of a Suicide Prevention Act to minimise suicides, requires 100,000 signatures by 19th January 2024 if it is to be considered for debate in parliament.  The Jordan Read More