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CAFCASS Given Funding Boost
The Times reports on p 23 this morning that Cafcass has been given an extra £1.6m to help with the backlog in care cases.… more →
Pink Tape
CAFCASS Given Funding Boost
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wrote 4 weeks ago: The Times reports on p 23 this morning that Cafcass has been given an extra £1.6m to help with the b … more →
Open Debate
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wrote 1 month ago: The FLBA hosted a panel discussion on ‘Publicity in Family Proceedings’ today. It was mo … more →
OPENNESS OF FAMILY COURTS
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wrote 1 month ago: Today’s press release from the MoJ in respect of proposed legislative reform to further open u … more →
CAFCASS Judicial Review
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wrote 1 month ago: Well, it had to happen sooner or later. I’m only surprised it wasn’t sooner – mutt … more →
Family Legal Aid - The Fat Lady Sings
wrote 2 months ago: The Government announced its decision in respect of the family legal aid fee reforms on Wednesday th … more →
Another Fine Mess
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wrote 2 months ago: Yesterday I took a breather between lever arch files to chat with colleagues about the new fee regim … more →
Coming Soon to a Court Near You...
wrote 5 months ago: I should avoid the obvious opportunity to make a sexist remark about the inherent improbability of s … more →
Lord Bach To The Drawing Board
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wrote 5 months ago: Lord Bach, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Ministry of Justice, yesterday made a writ … more →
FAMILY LEGAL AID PLANS TORN APART IN DAMNING JUSTICE SELECT COMMITTEE REPORT
wrote 5 months ago: Ah, it’s just a roller coaster in this job. You never know what to expect – at court, or … more →
The Final Straw
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wrote 6 months ago: Justice Secretary Jack Straw has announced the second tranche of reforms in respect of the opening u … more →
Family Legal Aid - Update
wrote 6 months ago: On Tuesday I attended a second meeting at the House of Lords, hosted by the Parliamentary Justice Co … more →
House of Lords Part Deux
wrote 6 months ago: Am up in the big stink for a second meeting regarding vulnerable children and legal aid. Will report … more →
Not Pottering
wrote 6 months ago: I have it on good authority that the President of the Family Division Mark Potter is tonight going t … more →
The Prurient Eye
wrote 6 months ago: This case concerning the Spencer Divorce is the second case I have seen reported where counsel have … more →
Writing About Family Proceedings - A Blogger's Guide
wrote 6 months ago: Thinking about telling the world about the injustice you have suffered at the hands of the family co … more →
Justice Select Committee Consider Family Legal Aid
wrote 6 months ago: The Justice Select Committee took evidence on Family Legal Aid earlier this week. Amongst the speake … more →
O-VER-LOAD! [Dalek voice effect]
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wrote 6 months ago: The Guardian reports that 7% of CAFCASS Guardian appointments in care cases are unallocated. That is … more →
Justice Committee Hearing TOMORROW!
wrote 6 months ago: For anyone at a loose end tomorrow, and with an interest in Family Fees… Family Fees: Justice … more →
A Model of Neutrality
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wrote 7 months ago: At least we can be sure that the accredited media who are now permitted access to the family courts … more →
