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August 2014 Case Law Update

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PRIVATE LAW   J (A Child) [2014] EWCA Civ 875   Appeal against findings in private law proceedings. Appeal allowed, findings overturned and no re-trial ordered. Comment provided on approach to vulnerable witnesses and right to fair trial.   The court was concerned with private law proceedings in respect of A,...

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Children Act 1989 – Amendments

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Since the Children and Families Act 2014 was brought into force for the most part in April earlier this year, we have been awaiting the commencement of certain important provisions.   We now know that s.11 CFA 2014 will be brought into force next Wednesday 22nd October...

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Kids in the Middle

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Kids in the Middle is a charitable organisation founded by a group of family lawyers and mediators from across the country, with the intention of providing online support to children and young people of separating parents.  The website offers valuable resources such as videos and...

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Family Justice Board Newsletter

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In September, the National Family Justice Board circulated to all Local FJB's the following newsletter, which provides a comprehensive update on the progress of recent changes within the family justice system, and plans for further reform.  The newsletter is reproduced below and is highly recommended...

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CFA 2014: Guidance for Children

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The Department of Education has published a guide for children and young people which aims to explain the Children and Families Act 2014.  It may be a helpful tool for social work and childcare practitioners working with children within the family justice system.   The Guide can...

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Cafcass praises LLFJB website initiative

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LLFJB.com is proud to feature in Cafcass' recent September newsletter, in an article entitled Spreading the Word on Family Justice.   Our website is a local initiative, very generously funded by local firms and organisations (see our Supporters and Contributors page) and run entirely by volunteers.  The intention...

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