News – Page 40
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NewsMunby: court did not ‘cave in’ over release of jailed 71-year-old
Court of Appeal approves consent order in relation to elderly man who lacks capacity.
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NewsDivorce order set aside after ‘procedurally unfair’ mistakes
Court of Appeal says husband in final hearing was not given protections he was entitled to.
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NewsMunby: video-links in family courts ‘a disgrace’
Family division president says reforms will not work without better court equipment.
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NewsAbuse inquiry names new lead counsel
Criminal barrister Brian Altman QC will succeed Ben Emmerson QC.
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MoJ ‘considers’ additional protections for vulnerable witnesses
Government is working with the judiciary to develop a statutory framework for family courts.
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NewsGovernment silent on paperless divorce timetable
Family solicitor Tony Roe says a pilot will require rule changes via a yet-to-be-published practice direction.
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NewsMunby: vulnerable witnesses reform ‘matter of priority’
President of the Family Division says he would welcome bar on abuse victims being cross-examined by their alleged perpetrators.
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NewsCampaigners hope transfer will save city's court
Ministry of Justice says it is will to consider proposal to move Crown work to empty magistrates’ court in Chichester.
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NewsSolicitor of 25 years agrees to leave profession for altering file
Heather Redman made 'innocent mistake' over a deed of appointment.
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NewsEx-solicitor judge jailed for will forgery
Margaret Hampshire and husband Alan sentenced to six months.
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NewsFamily solicitors welcome call for tougher enforcement powers
Law Commission says up to £20m goes unpaid as a result of non-compliance with family financial orders.
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NewsSupreme Court hears ‘unfair wills’ test case
Animal charities appeal daughter’s award over contested will.
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NewsSocial worker ‘left court bundle on car roof’
Information Commissioner’s Office says some of the personal data relating to 27 people was sensitive.
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Cryogenics case not a precedent
Ruling in Re JS (Disposal of Body) resolves dispute between parents of dying 14-year-old, judge says.
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BME groups report less trust in their lawyer
Consumer panel survey also finds certain minority groups far less likely to take out a will.
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NewsWill-writer fined £30k after complaints over nuisance calls
Assist Law boasted on its website that it wants to move on from ‘outdated’ traditional methods.
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News16-year-old's representation plight highlights pro bono dependency
Volunteer stepped in when legal aid could not be granted to preferred solicitor in care proceedings.
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NewsPublic believe solicitors are still best option for wills
Survey to mark Will Aid shows 62% of people who made a will last year used a solicitor.
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NewsMandatory child abuse reporting ‘not the right solution’, Society warns
Chancery Lane says family courts will struggle with increased caseload.
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NewsSolicitors ‘crucial’ to charitable bequests
Half of public think solicitors have a ‘duty’ to raise option of giving to charity in wills.