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Refusal to extend civil partnership to straight couples not unlawful

Government's 'wait and see' policy was proportionate and justified, appeal judges confirm

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Further cuts and the online recorder test debacle are enough to make solicitors long for the days of inkwells, pink ribbon, and a publicly funded justice system that worked for all, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

Owens v Owens: New calls for divorce law reform

'Highly unusual' case will 'almost certainly' renew calls for change

'Helen Archer' law must not forget alleged abusers

Barrister condemns routine use of terminology that fails to acknowledge presumption of innocence

Supreme Court backs cohabitee's right to receive late partner's pension

Victory for cohabitants could spark challenges to tax laws perceived to be discriminatory

Time for courtroom change?

More must be done to prevent domestic violence victims facing their abusers in court, argues Paul Hunt

FDACs face challenging future

Local stakeholders question whether problem-solving court provides value for money

Do civil partnerships have a future?

As it stands, the law on civil partnerships is inherently unfair, argues Marilyn Stowe