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The importance of the Family Drug and Alcohol Courts: what, why and what’s next?

Isabel Wilson, from Creighton & Partners, assesses the benefits and challenges presented by the Family Drug and Alcohol Court model in terms of improving outcomes for families and reducing the related costs to local government

Structural reforms needed to ensure timely justice, say magistrates

The Magistrates’ Association has called for structural reforms to the court system to ensure speedier justice for all

Local authority cannot consent ruling

The Court of Appeal heard submissions on behalf of the parties in respect of the Children’s Guardian’s appeal of Mrs Justice Lieven’s decision in June 2024

Fletchers urges Government to scrap plans

Law firm Fletchers Group has strongly criticised government proposals to scrap funding for Level 7 apprenticeships

Lawyers welcome abolition of time limit

Lawyers representing victims and survivors of child abuse have welcomed the Government’s decision to abolish the three-year time limit on pursuing civil claims against abusers

Universal approach may aid consumers

A universal approach could improve access to legal services and reduce consumer vulnerability in the legal market

Appleyard Lees leading in UPC and patent litigation investment

Appleyard Lees is expanding its intellectual property services, including patent prosecution and dispute resolution, with the appointment of Arnie Francis, a qualified UK and European patent attorney and solicitor of England and Wales.

High Court rules on long-standing matrimonial dispute

The High Court dismissed an application for nullity in a complex 21-year matrimonial dispute involving multiple jurisdictions