No-fault divorce to become the law – The Guardian
‘No-fault divorces that could replace the protracted courtroom battles couples often face when separating are to be introduced into law.’
The Guardian, 8th February 2019
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‘No-fault divorces that could replace the protracted courtroom battles couples often face when separating are to be introduced into law.’
The Guardian, 8th February 2019
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‘With the Christmas holidays just behind us, one of the most common issues that usually arise during that time of the year – between separated parents – is seeking permission to take their child on holiday or to visit family abroad. Gemma Davison an associate at Spratt Endicott, looks at the details.’
Family Law, 5th February 2019
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‘Pornography produced by consenting adults engaging in legal acts will no longer be prosecuted under Britain’s historic obscenity laws, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.’
The Guardian, 31st January 2019
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‘A father whose ex-partner forged his signature to conceive a daughter has lost a damages action against a London IVF clinic at the court of appeal.’
The Guardian, 17th December 2018
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‘A seriously ill 11-month-old girl who has spent her life in hospital should be allowed to die peacefully, a high court judge has ruled.’
The Guardian, 13th December 2018
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‘A judge has ruled a man with severe gangrene in his foot will have it amputated against his wishes.’
The Independent, 13th December 2018
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‘The Supreme Court has handed down judgment in the case of MM. This was an appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision in the Secretary of State for Justice v MM [2017] EWCA Civ 194 (29 March 2017).Both PJ and MM appealed to the Supreme Court but for administrative reasons MM’s appeal was heard first. MM’s appeal has been dismissed.MM was detained under sections 37/41 Mental Health Act (“MHA”) and sought a conditional discharge from hospital to conditions which would objectively give rise to a deprivation of his liberty, to which he had capacity to consent. Although no placement had been identified the First Tier Tribunal (Mental Health) (“the FtT”) was asked whether as a matter of principle it would be lawful to discharge him conditionally on such conditions. The FtT ruled that it could not. At the Upper Tribunal Charles J held that he could give a valid consent to this and as such Article 5 would not be engaged. (A similar issue was in play in Secretary of State v KC [2015] UKUT 0376 (AAC, where Charles J held that the FtT could impose conditions on a discharge that objectively deprived a patient of his or her liberty and that the Court of Protection and/or a decision maker could consent to).’
Doughty Street Chambers, 28th November 2018
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‘Mr Justice Hayden has handed down a judgment concerning LC, a young woman with autism and significant learning disabilities. During the course of proceedings which had lasted five years LC was assessed as having capacity to consent to sexual relations, marry, and make decisions about contraception; but to lack the capacity to make other decisions such as to conduct the proceedings, make decisions about her residence and about her contact with men. As a facet of LC’s autism she was preoccupied with seeking out sexual encounters and a care plan was formulated which permitted LC to have unsupervised contact with others. As the judge observed with “the enormous benefit of hindsight” this led to LC’s safety and dignity being compromised and placed an intolerable burden on those supervising her. The plan attracted significant public criticism. LC now resides in a care home but is able to spend time with her husband. In a sensitive judgment Hayden J endorsed LC’s treatment plan and directed a report from a female clinical psychologist, noting the obligation under the Mental Capacity Act to take steps to promote decision making capacity.’
Doughty Street Chambers, 6th November 2018
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‘Several large retailers may be breaking data protection rules with their e-receipts, according to an investigation by the consumer body Which?.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2018
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‘Emma-Louise Fenelon talks with Suzanne White, the head of clinical negligence at Leigh Day Solicitors, about recent developments with regards to women’s rights in healthcare and informed consent in the context of childbirth.’
Law Pod UK, 12th November 2018
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‘Protesters have targeted the headquarters of the Crown Prosecution Service, demanding that the authorities stop making sexual abuse victims hand over reams of highly sensitive personal information before prosecuting their attackers.’
The Guardian, 2nd November 2018
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‘Transport for London has applied for permission to appeal a High Court ruling that its decision to go ahead with the installation of a cycle super highway (CS11) at Swiss Cottage had been taken while omitting a relevant consideration.’
Local Government Lawyer, 19th October 2018
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The intrusive gathering of data about possible rape victims is unlawful and risks preventing them coming forward, according to London’s victims’ commissioner.
The Guardian, 17th October 2018
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‘A man who tricked four men into having sex with him by pretending to be a woman online has been convicted.’
BBC News, 5th October 2018
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‘John Tughan QC of 4 Paper Buildings reviews recent, important Children Public Law cases.’
Family Law Week, 15th August 2018
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‘Louisa Ghevaert and Michael Mylonas QC consider the ground breaking decision in Y v A Healthcare NHS Trust and others [2018] EWCOP 18.’
Family Law Week, 21st August 2018
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‘Georgina Rushworth, Family Law Barrister at Coram Chambers, where she specialises in divorce and its financial consequences, considers the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision.’
Family Law Week, 3rd August 2018
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‘A woman who wants to divorce her husband on the grounds she is unhappy has lost her Supreme Court appeal. Tini Owens, 68, from Worcestershire, wanted the court to grant her a divorce from her husband of 40 years Hugh, who is refusing the split.’
BBC News, 25th July 2018
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‘Getting away on holiday with children is hard enough; following separation, there may be an additional complication and it will need early attention.’
Family Law, 24th July 2018
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‘The vast majority of emails flooding inboxes across Europe from companies asking for consent to keep recipients on their mailing list are unnecessary and some may be illegal, privacy experts have said, as new rules over data privacy come into force at the end of this week.’
The Guardian, 21st May 2018
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