A new report by Kinship, the leading charity for kinship carers in the UK, shows that a lack of financial and other support ...

The SIHIS Pilot Scheme: read John Vater KC MCIArb’s compelling and detailed analysis ‘The Suspected Inflicted Head Injury ...

HHJ Rachel Hudson and HHJ Madeleine Reardon have been appointed as the two new Circuit Judges on the Council from 1 October 2024. The appointments are for a three year term. Posts to the Council are ...

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), College of Policing and HMICFRS have published their findings in response to a police super-complaint submitted by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust on behalf ...

Helen Sewell, a solicitor for HMCTS, has been appointed as a legal adviser member of the Family Procedure Rule Committee from 30 September 2024 until her term ends on 29 September 2027.

The LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025 are officially open for entries, offering a platform to celebrate the very best of the UK’s ...

The Family Law Awards 2024 shortlist has been released, celebrating the exceptional talent and achievements within the family law community. This prestigious event will once again bring together the ...

Lecturer in Law, University of Buckingham: The mention of 'incest' leads to a sense of revulsion, regardless of whether the context is non- consensual, or true consensual incest between adults. The ...

Rebecca Probert, Senior Lecturer, University of Warwick. Many cohabitants mistakenly believe they have a 'common-law marriage' which affords them the same rights as married couples. This myth is given ...

Following Mrs Justice Black elevation to the Court of Appeal, Peter Jackson QC has been appointed as a High Court Judge with effect from 1 October 2010. Peter, 54, is a member of 4 Paper Buildings and ...

The Financial Remedies Handbook is the first resort for thousands of matrimonial lawyers by combining a clear explanation of the applicable legal principles with straightforward advice on practice and ...