Julie Stather appears in a case in which proceedings are withdrawn
Julie Stather appears in a case in which proceedings are withdrawn and caution is urged regarding the use of s20 where complex medical evidence is anticipated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
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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
Alcohol testing in Children Act cases
Julie Stather analyses the various methods of alcohol testing now available in Children Act proceedings, including the latest developments in transdermal alcohol continuous testing. Read the complete article here: Alcohol Testing – What are the options?
21st Nov 2013
42 Bedford Row launches Human Rights Working Group
Children within care proceedings and those with mental health difficulties represent some of the most vulnerable groups in society. The Family Law Team at 42 Bedford Row is dedicated to principles of fairness and equality underpinning the Human Rights Act 1998. Members of the Family Team are able to provide specialist advice and representation in
16th Nov 2013
Child Rights Manual for Unicef
The Bar Human Rights Committee has been nominated for the Bar Pro Bono Unit Award for writing the Child Rights Manual for Unicef Nigeria. Zimran Samuel formed part of the legal team who wrote and edited the forthcoming publication on behalf of Unicef.
24th Oct 2013
Unicef Nigeria
The Bar Human Rights Committee has been nominated for the Bar Pro Bono Unit award for writing the Child Rights Manual for Unicef Nigeria. Zimran Samuel of 42 Bedford Row formed part of the legal team who wrote and edited the forthcoming publication.
24th Oct 2013
