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The appointments of 95 new King’s Counsel were announced by the Ministry of Justice. These appointments are made by His Majesty The King on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, Alex Chalk KC MP,...

Shona Love, Barrister, Pump Court ChambersThis contribution shines a spotlight on the abuse tactics used by perpetrators in family law proceedings and examines how the family courts are navigating...

In a recent report published by the Bar Council.The overall findings were as below: "Overall analysis 1. In general terms, barristers in 2023 reported higher levels of work satisfaction and wellbeing...

The government is taking action to better recognise the often hidden victims of domestic abuse who die after suicide, coercive and controlling behaviour, and economic abuse. Publishing...

Mark Ablett, Pump Court ChambersThis article considers the current state of play in relation to child maintenance in the Family Court following Mostyn J’s judgment in James v Seymour [2023] EWHC 844...

Alice Thornton, Barrister, Coram ChambersThis article considers the scope of s 38(6) of the Children Act 1989 by reviewing the case law and the nuances of the statutory test. In particular, it focuses...

Last year, Ofsted published a report about how local authorities plan for sufficiency in their social care provision. This report highlighted the lack of suitable homes available for children...

Reagan Persaud, Barrister, Spire BarristersThis article is the third and final installment in a three-part series. Previously, guidance was provided about working with parents with learning...

William Seagrim, Family law barrister, 9 Park Place ChambersJames Lewis, Family law barrister, 9 Park Place ChambersIn this article, the authors consider the law concerning children meeting judges,...

Graeme Fraser, Partner and Head of Family, BBS Law‘Modern Families: Learning the legal consequences’ are lesson plans which form an educational resource for use in statutory relationship educations...

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