Changes To The EU Settlement Scheme: ‘When People’s Vulnerability Is Weaponised’ – Each Other

Posted October 17th, 2023 in brexit, disabled persons, families, immigration, news by sally

‘In October 2019, three years after the Brexit referendum, I received my OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner) accreditation and began volunteering as an immigration adviser. Only a few months prior, I had been through my own personal experience of the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), applying for and being granted settled status.’

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Each Other, 16th October 2023

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Coroners’ warning loophole branded a ‘systemic scandal’ amid calls for overhaul – The Independent

Posted October 16th, 2023 in bereavement, coroners, families, inquests, news by sally

‘Bereaved families have branded a loophole over coroners’ warnings on preventable deaths a “systemic scandal” and called for an independent body to make sure recommendations are implemented.’

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The Independent, 16th October 2023

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Family President issues revised practice guidance on approach of court to unregistered placements – Local Government Lawyer

‘The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has published updated guidance on the Court’s approach to unregistered placements for children and young people.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 12th October 2023

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Implementation of Jade’s law – Local Government Lawyer

‘Amrita Hurst, Hannah Taylor and Jake Barras look at the questions raised by Justice Secretary Alex Chalk’s plan to implement “Jade’s law”.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 13th October 2023

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Discharge of care orders – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 13th, 2023 in care orders, children, families, local government, news by sally

‘Dr Jo Staines, Dr Jessica Roy and Dr Beth Stone of the University of Bristol set out the issues that arise when applications are made by parents for the discharge of care orders in England and Wales.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 13th October 2023

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Rent increase and creation of a new tenancy – Nearly Legal

‘Tower Hamlets Community Housing v The personal representative of Joseph Desir & Ors. County Court at Clerkenwell & Shoreditch. 19 April 2023. The late Mr & Mrs Desir had an assured tenancy from Tower Hamlets Community Housing. They both died in March 2020. Their daughter, Ms S Desir, applied to succeed on the basis of having lived there and having been her parents’ carer for the last 10 years. THCH made several demands for further evidence, and served notice to quit on the property and on the Public Trustee. THCH then brought the present possession proceedings, despite not having made a decision on succession.’

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Nearly Legal, 8th October 2023

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Court of Appeal allows appeal by council in case where fact-finding process in care proceedings “went wrong” – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal by a local authority and remitted for rehearing a case concerning findings of fact in care proceedings.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 10th October 2023

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Review finds safeguarding failures over Sussex killing of man by girl, 14 – The Guardian

‘An inquiry into the circumstances leading to the manslaughter of a 24-year-old man by a 14-year-old girl has found “a failure of the system as a whole” to protect her and her victim.’

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The Guardian, 10th October 2023

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BBC reaches settlement with murdered girl’s mother over clothes lost by Martin Bashir – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2023 in BBC, bereavement, children, DNA, duty of care, families, forensic science, media, murder, news by sally

‘The BBC has reached a settlement with a woman who said Martin Bashir had borrowed but failed to return her murdered daughter’s clothes.’

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BBC News, 6th October 2023

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Judge wrong to block reporting of ‘highly contentious’ family case – Law Society’s Gazette

‘A family judge was wrong to make an order preventing the reporting of a case, an appeal judgment has ruled in a significant step for the opening of proceedings to the press.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 5th October 2023

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Judge lets anorexic woman choose death – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 6th, 2023 in Court of Protection, families, food, medical treatment, mental health, news by michael

‘A 24-year-old woman with anorexia has been allowed to choose to die by a judge despite “lacking capacity to take decisions concerning her medical treatment”.’

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Daily Telegraph, 5th October 2023

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Sara Sharif: Safeguarding review launched into girl’s death – BBC News

Posted October 5th, 2023 in children, families, murder, news by sally

‘A safeguarding review will take place into the death of Sara Sharif, it has been announced.’

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BBC News, 4th October 2023

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George’s Law – Pump Court Chambers

Posted October 4th, 2023 in bereavement, chambers articles, families, maternity leave, news, podcasts, pregnancy by sally

‘Keeley Lengthorn of Taylor Rose MW speaks to host Imogen Robins about her awe inspiring campaign for statutory leave for baby loss under 24 weeks of pregnancy. Keeley talks frankly about her own experiences which led her to be a campaigner, and listeners should be trigger-warned in relation to baby loss. This is not family law, but it is law affecting families and Keeley’s honesty and tenacity makes this a must-listen.’

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Pump Court Chambers, 1st September 2023

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Families who lost loved ones in pandemic ‘will not be ignored’ – inquiry chair – The Independent

‘The second stage of the inquiry is set to examine key decision-making in Westminster between January 2020 and February 2022.’

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The Independent, 3rd October 2023

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Law firm data breach “highlights risks to domestic violence victims” – Legal Futures

‘A family law firm that disclosed personal data about a woman and children to her rapist ex-partner has been highlighted in a warning over how data breaches are putting domestic abuse victims’ lives at risk.’

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Legal Futures, 28th September 2023

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People born by egg or sperm donor in UK will be able to find out biological origins – The Guardian

Posted September 29th, 2023 in anonymity, birth, children, families, news by sally

‘Changes to anonymity law mean people can apply to discover donor’s name, date of birth and address.’

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The Guardian, 19th September 2023

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Lessons learnt: Handling a vexatious complaint – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 28th, 2023 in complaints, education, electronic mail, families, news by sally

‘Victoria Hatton provides a case study on how a school dealt with a vexatious complaint by a parent.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 27th September 2023

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Navigating unadmitted allegations: the cart before the horse – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 28th, 2023 in children, contact orders, domestic violence, evidence, expert witnesses, families, news by sally

‘Kristine Lidgerwood provides a self-check for a situation which many practitioners will be familiar with and which applies equally to public law and private law proceedings. The unadmitted allegation.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 28th September 2023

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Nottingham NHS maternity care review calls on families to come forward – The Independent

Posted September 27th, 2023 in birth, children, families, hospitals, midwives, news, pregnancy by sally

‘The head of the independent review of maternity care in Nottingham has called on families who feel they may have been affected to come forward, as hundreds are set to receive letters inviting them to share their experiences.’

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The Independent, 26th September 2023

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Wealthy couple claim ‘devious little sod’ nephew stole their £4m home – The Independent

Posted September 25th, 2023 in families, housing, news by sally

‘A wealthy couple are locked in a court row with their “devious little sod” of a nephew over claims he “stole” their £4m house in a celebrity millionaires’ row.’

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The Independent, 24th September 2023

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