“With widespread job cuts and a recession in full swing, the news is hardly front page — but fresh hostilities have broken out over cuts to legal aid.”
The Times, 16th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“For District Judge Edwina Millward, justice secretary Jack Straw’s announcement that the family courts are to be opened up to the media raises considerable concerns.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 12th February 2009
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
“The Family Procedure Rule Committee has published details of its work in November and December 2008.”
Ministry of Justice, 27th January 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“The Bar Council and the Family Law Bar Association have expressed concern over plans, announced by the Ministry of Justice, to roll up payments to barristers and solicitors into a single advocacy fee, putting at risk effective access to justice for those who need most protection.”
The Bar Council, 19th December 2008
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
“The announcement by Jack Straw that the media are to be given access to the courts at all levels is likely to be welcomed by the judiciary. At last they will be able show the world at large that there is no conspiracy or injustice going on.”
The Times, 18th December 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Family court hearings are for the first time to be opened to accredited media, Justice Secretary Jack Straw announced today, in an oral statement in the House of Commons.”
Ministry of Justice, 16th December 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“The secrecy of the family courts – in which nearly 95,000 cases are heard in private each year – is to end under reforms announced yesterday that will allow the media access to all levels of the system. The move could mean that social workers and expert witnesses who fail children, and now enjoy the protection of anonymity, will in future be named publicly when criticised by judges.”
The Times, 17th December 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The veil of secrecy surrounding care proceedings and the family courts will finally be lifted, Justice Secretary Jack Straw is expected to announce.”
Daily Telegraph, 16th December 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The Family Procedure Rule Committee is seeking views on draft new Family Procedure Rules.”
Ministry of Justice, 28th November 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Family Division
“Practitioners in family proceedings representing a parent who was also involved in some other relevant matter such as an immigration or housing dispute or criminal case had an ongoing duty to remain au courant with those other issues.”
The Times, 26th November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.
The Autonomy of the Citizen in the Context of Family Law Disputes (PDF)
Speech by The Honourable Mr Justice Ryder
Conkerton Memorial Lecture 2008
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
WLR DAily, 7th November 2008
Source; www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
“Applications to enforce contact orders made in the magistrates’ courts are to be considered by family proceedings courts.”
WLR Daily, 7th November 2008
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
“Allocation and Transfer of Proceedings Order 2008.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 6th November 2008
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
“Access to justice in the family courts is threatened by Government policies driven by a need to recoup or save costs, Britain’s top family judge has warned. Sir Mark Potter, President of the Family Division, has told The Times of his concern that current proposals, if pursued, will put the system under ‘increasing strain’ as well as affect access to the courts.”
The Times, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Britain’s most senior family judge has said that family courts should be opened to the media to dispel the ‘myths and inaccuracies’ surrounding the system.”
The Times, 20th October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Family courts are to be opened up to public scrutiny in response to mounting criticism from parents whose children are taken into care that they are victims of ‘secret justice’.”
The Times, 20th October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“President of the Family Division Guidance: McKenzie Friends October 2008.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 16th October 2008
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
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