by Lucy R | Nov 1, 2015 | Explanation, Transparency News
An article in The Guardian on 26 October refers to a “Ukip policy paper on opening up the family courts” : Family courts must open up to avoid ‘outrageous injustices’, warns Ukip. The article itself is selective and uses quite emotive language,...
by Lucy R | Oct 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
Lucy Reed has published a post on her blog Pink Tape which explains a bit about the legal framework likely to apply in the case reported in the press last week and cases with similar features. See : PARENTS FOUND INNOCENT OF CHILD ABUSE AFTER THEIR BABY WAS REMOVED...
by Lucy R | Oct 9, 2015 | Resources
In 2011 the President of the Family Division and the Society of Editors produced a report setting out the law in this area. It is a really useful starting point for understanding this difficult topic. You can find it on the judiciary website here.
by Lucy R | Sep 23, 2015 | Resources, Transparency News
This document was updated and republished in September 2015. It contains a useful summary of the history of reform and debate in this area. It can be found on the House of Commons website.
by Lucy R | Sep 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
In June, we made a raft of freedom of information act requests to each local authority in England and Wales. We asked them whether they had any policy in respect of parents’ recording meetings with social workers, or any plans to develop one. The results were really...
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