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21 July 2022

Systemic deficiencies in handling of police-perpetrated domestic abuse: report published
In March 2020 the Centre for Women’s Justice (CWJ), working with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, submitted a super-complaint alleging that forces were not responding appropriately to...
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14 July 2022

Court capacity: Government Response
The Government has published a response to the Commons Justice Committee's report on court capacity.In April 2022, The Justice Committee called on the Government to do more to tackle the...
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7 July 2022

Government launches new mediation scheme to help thousands more families avoid costly legal battles
An extra £5.4 million in funding will help even more families to resolve disputes away from court, such as contact arrangements for children. Under the scheme, £500 mediation vouchers...
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21 June 2022

Cafcass launches new telephone service for children and young people
Cafcass has launched a new dedicated telephone line for children and young people to share their feedback about the help and support they have had during their family court proceedings.The ‘Hear...
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14 June 2022

Second issue of ‘The Brief’ on Financial Remedies coming up in July's Family Law Journal
The July issue of Family Law sees the second fantastic issue of ‘The Brief’ from the team at 4PB, Charles Hale QC, Rhiannon Lloyd and Julia Townend: an in-depth monthly Financial Remedies...
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14 June 2022

Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme guidance published
The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), often referred to as “Clare’s Law”, was implemented across all police forces in England and Wales in March 2014. It means members of...
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14 June 2022

Family Law Awards entry deadline extended to 24 June!
The Family Law Awards 2022 has extended the deadline for entries until 24 June. You can enter here.The Family Law Awards brings the family law community together for its biggest night of the...
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13 June 2022

New protections for rape victims available at more Crown Courts
More victims of rape and sexual offences will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a measure rolled out to a further 14 locations.The scheme, which has already been successful...
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13 June 2022

Radical reform is needed if we are to end the endemic capacity issues in courts
Towards the back end of April, the Justice Committee called on the Government to do more to tackle the lengthy backlog facing the court system. Considering the widely publicised staff shortages and...
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6 June 2022

Get recognition for your successes at the Family Law Awards 2022
The Family Law Awards 2022 is now open for entries! You can enter here.The Family Law Awards brings the family law community together for its biggest night of the year, celebrating excellence,...
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