All Civil justice articles – Page 5
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NewsGovernment to consult on cohabitation reform
Minister tells MPs there is no need to wait until existing work on marriage and divorce law has concluded.
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NewsIn depth: Cardiff Civil and Family Justice Centre is falling apart
Leaky roof, missing tiles, inadequate security...the Cardiff Civil and Family Justice Centre is not fit for purpose. The centre’s decrepitude touches raw nerves in Westminster’s relationship with Wales.
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FeatureLegal privilege at the intersection between civil and criminal disputes
Confidentiality considerations.
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NewsCommittal application goes to family court after criminal court's 'inordinate' delays
December 2026 criminal trial date is more than five years after first report of alleged breach of non-molestation order.
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NewsSolicitor was involved in laying misleading paper trail for betting company
Mrs Justice Dias said it was ‘surprising and disheartening’ that London solicitor took a ‘proactive role’.
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NewsJustice spending 'set to be no higher than it was in early 2000s'
Day-to-day justice spending in 2025-26 will be 16% lower in per-person terms than it was two decades ago.
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NewsVexatious litigant barred from civil courts
Adrian Badita brought multiple claims in an 'abusive and threatening manner' which included calling a judge a 'crook'.
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NewsFirm joins with neurodiversity specialist to reduce tribunal claims
Solicitors say more employees are disclosing their diagnosis but employers are struggling to understand.
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NewsThree-year time limit to be removed for child sexual abuse claims
Lord chancellor says changes recommended by Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse are long overdue.
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NewsFormer law firm partner ‘should have known better’ in trusts breach, CoA rules
Two solicitors and a former tax inspector disregarded the interests of the beneficiaries in a number of transactions.
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NewsMoJ missing crucial data for mediation scheme
Family mediation voucher scheme extended but ministers need more data to secure longer-term funding.
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NewsCivil legal aid: MoJ consults on higher fees
Ministry of Justice says proposals will increase overall spend by 25% for housing work and 30% for immigration work.
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NewsMPs to probe county court work amid growing delays
Inquiry will address current delays in the county court, accessibility and judicial capacity.
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NewsFamily lawyers react to financial remedies 'milestone'
Solicitors raise concerns over the prospect of limiting judicial discretion but demand quicker action on nuptial agreements.
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NewsFinancial remedies law 'not working', says Law Commission
Commission publishes divorce reform options after concluding that current framework is not delivering fair and consistent outcomes.
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NewsJustice committee: Lord chancellor pledges extra 2,000 court sitting days - as it happened
Shabana Mahmood makes her first appearance before MPs on the select committee as lord chancellor and justice secretary.
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NewsSolicitors reprimanded as cross-examination exposes client’s inability to speak English
Claim against Hindu temple in Coventry struck out over the 'wholly unacceptable' episode.
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NewsMidlands firm failed to ‘energetically chase’ Manchester Civil Justice Centre
Client’s claim for statutory review failed following unexplained delay of two months.