Individuals Seeking Information Under Clare’s Law
In March, new legislation was introduce, which enables individuals to apply for information about whether their partner has a history of domestic violence. The legislation, known as “Clare’s Law”,...
View ArticlePolice Handed New Powers to Tackle Domestic Violence
Police forces throughout England have recently been handed new powers to tackle domestic abuse and offer greater protection to victims of such abuse, and their children. Under the new powers, known as...
View ArticleUnder-Spend in Mediation Revealed
Recently published figures have suggested that the Ministry of Justice significantly under-spent on mediation during 2013 / 2014; with estimates suggesting the under-spend was as high as £14 million....
View ArticleAuthorities Advise Victims of Domestic Abuse
As England prepare for their second group game in the World Cup, which takes place tomorrow evening, authorities in Lincolnshire are issuing a plea to residents not to become a victim of domestic...
View ArticleRise in Domestic Violence Convictions
Official figures which are set to be published later today (July 2nd) will show that the conviction rate for domestic violence related cases reached a record high last year; as police forces throughout...
View ArticleRaising awareness of male domestic violence
A safe haven that has opened for male victims of domestic violence highlights the fact that it’s not just women forced to flee abusive relationships. The creation of the all-male refuge in Cornwall,...
View ArticleNew training regime to improve response to domestic abuse
A new initiative was launched this month to improve police handling of domestic violence cases. The charity CCADA (Co-ordinated Action Against Domestic Abuse) is working closely with the College of...
View ArticleWomen put at risk by “crisis” in domestic violence services
Victims of domestic violence are being put in a desperate position because of swingeing cuts to support services, leading charities have warned. An in-depth investigation by The Guardian newspaper has...
View ArticleCouples move away from court battles to negotiate instead
Organisers behind a publicly funded scheme say it is ensuring separated parents stay away from long court room battles and helping them negotiate with the help of legal advice instead. The At-Court...
View ArticleLegal system should resolve disputes outside the court, says Justice Minister
Speaking at the Family Mediators Association conference in London, Justice Minister Simon Hughes had said that it is important that people try and settle their disputes outside of courts, as change to...
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