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Fact finding hearing, unknown causes of injuries, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, the wider canvas

42 Bedford Row involved in case which is rapidly becoming the lead authority in Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and “unknown” causes

19th Mar 2014

Has defending possession proceedings using Article 8 ECHR just got easier?

Under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, and there shall be no interference with that right unless it is in accordance with the law and is necessary in a democratic society. In the context of possession proceedings, the courts have interpreted this as offering a defence to a possession claim if to allow it would be disproportionate in all the circumstances.

18th Mar 2014

MUST-READ TOPICAL RRO ARTICLE

Mary Lazarus' highly topical three-part article on "Reporting Restrictions and the New Transparency", published this week by Family Law Week, is essential reading on this controversial subject.

10th Mar 2014

UK is failing to meet international obligations on FGM

The UK is in breach of its international legal obligations on FGM. Following submissions to Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee, Zimran Samuel writes on Female Genital Mutilation in The Times newspaper.

10th Mar 2014

Julie Stather appears in a case in which proceedings are withdrawn

Julie Stather appears in a case in which proceedings are withdrawn and caution is urged regarding the use of s20 where complex medical evidence is anticipated

19th Feb 2014

The Work of the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU)

Lord Justice Ryder, Denise Carter OBE and members of the government’s Forced Marriage Unit spoke at the inaugural event of the Human Rights Working Group. The event was hosted by chambers on 4th February 2014.

14th Feb 2014

Jessica Lee MP, a member of 42 BR’s family department, speaks in the House of Commons on the Children and Families Bill

Jessica Lee MP, a child law specialist in 42 BR’s family group (and currently MP for Erewash), was called to speak in the House of Commons on 10 February 2014 in support of amendments relating to children in care.

12th Feb 2014

EU Regulation on Mutual Recognition of Protection Measures in Civil Matters

EU Regulation on Mutual Recognition of Protection Measures in Civil Matters to come in force from 2014. The Regulation will give significant cross-EU powers and orders for the victims of domestic violence and others needing protective measures.

1st Jan 2014

COURT OF APPEAL: COMPLY OR BE STRUCK OUT!

Scott Matthewson represented a successful Respondent in the Court of Appeal. The Appellant’s case was struck out at the final appeal hearing by Hallett LJ, Sullivan LJ and Arnold J because the Appellant failed to comply with an unless order to file her appeal bundle by a certain date. Click below link for the case report

13th Dec 2013