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Leicester&Leics FJB retweeted
I have long been concerned about the safety of domestic abuse survivors in the Family Court.
But last month a landmark judgment was published that embraces the child-centric approach I have been calling for.
Read more in my piece for @familylawweek ⬇️
familylawweek.co.uk/articles…
Leicester&Leics FJB retweeted
A barrister's wig and gown has been found by one of our [Midland] Circuiteers. If you have lost one on a train please contact @Brummybar for details
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Leicester&Leics FJB retweeted
We give you the new Form FM5 following the amendments to Part 3 FPR that came in today to encourage NCDR. gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Re W (A Child) (Inflicted Injury) (Delay) - a really useful judgment on NAI caselaw.nationalarchives.gov…
Leicester&Leics FJB retweeted
Important Judgment of the President FD as the Courts start to grapple with very difficult issues like 16 1/2 year old's capacity to consent to puberty blockers etc
Great cast including: Jeremy Hyam KC; Dorothea Gartland KC; Andrew Powell; Elizabeth Isaacs KC etc...
J, Re (Transgender: Puberty Blocker and Hormone Replacement Therapy) [2024] EWHC 922 (Fam) (01 May 2024):
Judgment considering whether 16 year-old has capacity to consent to receiving hormone treatment & whether the court should prevent further treatment. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Fam…
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X v X & Anor (Time Barred Adoption) [2024] EWHC 364 (Fam) (20 February 2024):
Step-parent adoption where notice to the local authority was given less than 3 months before the application. Time limit waived and adoption order made. caselaw.nationalarchives.gov…
Leicester&Leics FJB retweeted
Domestic Abuse in Financial Proceedings.
@ResFamilyLaw domestic abuse survey.
Have your say in this short survey. smartsurvey.co.uk/s/eawpsurv…
Leicester&Leics FJB retweeted
CA warns against misuse of judgment clarification procedure legalfutures.co.uk/latest-ne…
Leicester&Leics FJB retweeted
The Family Justice Council will be hosting the Bridget Lindley Memorial Lecture (Online) on Tuesday 5 March, 10:05-11am.
The lecture will be given by Jacky Tiotto, Cafcass CEO.
Please register here: forms.office.com/e/efnUcAJx0…
Leicester&Leics FJB retweeted
"Private law cases, including child arrangements cases, currently take an average of 47 weeks to reach a final order – this is far too long in a child’s life," says Bar Chair Sam Townend KC welcoming @MoJGovUK
announcement on early legal advice in #family barcouncil.org.uk/resource/f…
ALT Photograph of the side of a building with a metal plaque that reads "Central Family Court" with a coat of arms. Text written in white on a pink background reads: "Funding for early legal advice in family courts should reduce backlogs". The Bar Council logo is in the top right of the picture.
Leicester&Leics FJB retweeted
On family courts, Sam Townend KC says that private law cases are taking on average 47 weeks to reach a final order & legal aid access to advice & representation is almost non-existent, "what we are witnessing is a chronic decline in the effectiveness of the family justice system"
ALT Sam Townend KC Chair of the Bar Council
Leicester&Leics FJB retweeted
How does the #family #mediation voucher work? Thanks to @sushma_hfm for writing this for our new Family Separation Support Hub (FSSH). Looking for a range professionals working with #separating #families who might like to write for us. DM if interested. familyseparationsupporthub.o…
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Law and disorder in the family courts ft.com/content/a2322cfe-f15a…
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McFarlane calls for FDAC schemes in every court - lawgazette.co.uk/news/mcfarl…
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Review into 'complex and fragmented' social care laws for disabled children begins - Community Care communitycare.co.uk/2023/10/…
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🚨BOOKING NOW OPEN 🚨
Our annual Family Justice Day will be held on Friday 27th October 2023. Tickets available here llfjb.com/family-justice-day…
