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Widening the family circle

Despite the perceived costs, there are merits to introducing independent trustees to help look after everyon';s best interests, says Nicola Marchant

Court of Protection update

The Supreme Court's decision in P v Cheshire West and Chester Council and Anr [2014] UKSC 19 is by far the most significant recent development...

Children update

Being a tattle-tale is not nice but informing the court about non-compliance is imperative, even if it makes you feel uncomfortable, urges Noel Arnold

The pen is mightier than the sword

Tom Pelham despairs at the number of practitioners ill-prepared for professional negligence claims

Wikipedia...

...has refused a photographer's requests to remove an image of a monkey originally taken on his camera because the monkey pressed the shutter.

Law Society granted consultative status at the UN

Responsibilities include collaborating on human rights and the rule of law

Child maintenance enforcement fees criticised by family practitioners

Fees are a 'tax' and children will lose out, says Resolution

SRA blasts LSB decision to extend consultation period on PII as “wrong”

LSB's main concern is reduction in minimum cover and says it is considering refusing the application in part