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NewsNeuberger speaks of 'disturbing' plight of ordinary people caught up in the courts
Former Supreme Court president bemoans failure to increase legal aid rates - and cost of public inquiries.
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NewsIn depth: Family Division president's parting shots
Sir Andrew McFarlane gave notice of his departure this week after seven years in the role. He is not going to go quietly, as he proselytised to MPs about problem-solving courts.
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NewsMemory lane
Lifting ban on lawyer adverts and celebrating 25 years of legal aid: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
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NewsCourt of Appeal attacks council's 'radical interference with family life'
Appeal judges 'disturbed' to learn of local authority which 'hastily removed' children from their 'settled family placement' despite notification of appeal.
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NewsIn depth: Parental alienation in child custody cases
A landmark High Court ruling will further intensify the scrutiny of expert witness evidence.
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NewsFamily president announces departure as he highlights value of solicitors
Sir Andrew McFarlane speaks on solicitors, family drug and alcohol courts (FDAC), and his future retirement.
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NewsFamily law reforms 'prioritise children’s safety'
Changes hailed as 'landmark shift in how the legal system values safety, dignity, and truth'.
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NewsIn depth: Litigation funders tap private credit market
As more traditional investment sources dry up, litigation funders are seeking to tap the private credit market. But the industry will have to adapt if such capital flows are to endure.
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NewsBarrister takes family pet campaign to parliament
Founder of Ruby's Law says people are staying in abusive relationships because they are worried about their pets.
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NewsSolicitor’s role as legal representative terminated by family court
Blanket prohibition on acting in parallel proceedings would be 'disproportionate and unnecessary', family division chief says.
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NewsJudge sanctioned for two-year delay in making court order
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office gives formal advice following complaint over child arrangement order.
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News'Without the FDAC... I’d be dead': On the fringes at Labour in Liverpool
Away from the main stage, Labour ministers and MPs attending the party conference heard about the benefits of problem-solving courts, and the plight of claimants left high and dry by bulk litigation firms.
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NewsMoJ finally says 'I do' to wedding law reform
Locations will have to meet strict standards and regulation will shift from buildings to the officiant.
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NewsFather jailed for threatening family judge
'Lessons to be learned' after 'interruptions, disruption and abuse' continued for over half an hour.
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NewsLandmark mediation report highlights legal aid crisis
Family Mediation Council says mediators may have to close their doors to legal aid clients if fees are not increased.
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NewsLandmark ruling clarifies scope of damages-based agreements
Firm loses out on £1.6m in fees as victorious litigant declares that ‘solicitors should not have too much skin in the game’.
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NewsFoster carers seek Supreme Court ruling in landmark employment case
Court asked to provide clarity on ‘grey area’ of law as carers pursue discrimination and whistleblowing claims.
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NewsFirm loses out on costs for ‘unreasonable conduct’
Failures relating to child arrangements order ’compromised the fairness of the litigation’.
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NewsIn depth: As the Lib Dems convene in Bournemouth, what are the party's plans for justice?
Family court reform and a radical new legal aid policy are in the party’s sights as members convene for this weekend’s annual conference in Bournemouth.
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NewsFamily court sitting days to be cancelled in 2026 reshuffle
Short hearings could be rescheduled and longer hearings double-listed in response to limited allocation.