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Did you know not everyone receiving publicly funded care is protected by the Human Rights Act (‘HRA’), due to a legal loophole? We’re working to change this through an amendment to the #MentalHealthBill, to be debated by the @houseoflords.parliament.uk today (1/6)

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'Stamp Duty Land Tax and Divorce' by Sofia Thomas for the Financial Remedies Journal Blog.

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Vince v Vince [2024] EWFC 398. Cusworth J. Long marriage, substantial wealth mostly in H’s green energy business (yes, it's Vince from Wyatt v Vince). How to treat political donations; valuing pre- and post-marital business efforts; & discounting value of a sold business. (1/2)

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Mapping students' studies and locations reveals the impact of a decade of changes in UK universities on SHAPE subjects, showing a complex regional picture. Read Dr. Lynton Lees on our project mapping higher education subject provision: https://buff.ly/4hNtjRY

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With university departmental closures are we seeing the emergence of geographical 'cold spots' for social science/humanities/arts (SHAPE) subjects? We've developed a new beta mapping tool using HESA data to enable you to explore the situation by subject www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/policy-and-r...

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Compendious analysis of MPS case law by Nicholas Allen KC, sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge, in a hard fought interim application.

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Today's sentencing report is right: Lengthy prison sentences make communities less safe. Cutting reoffending needs proven, community-based alternatives like those of Norway & Texas & investment in mental health, addiction & youth services. Listen from 1h 32m: www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbcn...

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We are inclined to think of misinformation as a particularly modern phenomenon but it has been with us through the ages. Join us on Tues 25 Feb as we have a panel of experts guide you through the history of misinformation (online only - in person tix gone) www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/the-a...

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A wave of ‘muppet’ directors is coming - ordinary people hired off Facebook to front fraudulent companies, while the real masterminds behind the frauds stay hidden. It’s already a problem, but it’s about to explode. Here’s why - and how we stop it. 🧵

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🗓️The Domestic Abuse and Housing Law Conference is coming up soon on the 6th of March, with @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social 📢Our CEO, @suejames.bsky.social, will speak about the importance of holistic advice to improve outcomes for survivors 🎫Register at lag.org.uk/events to secure your place

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Welcome to the Roundup, where we correct, clarify and comment on the previous month's media reports of family law, explain and comment on published family court judgments, and highlight other recent transparency news. MEDIA COVERAGE OF FAMILY LAW,... https://transparencyproject.org.uk/?p=29320

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Boom! We’ve revealed the next season theme for our events programme over April/May will be Folklore Reimagined. Features lore of the land, history of the witch, and a rare performance by Simon Armitage www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/seasons/folk...

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If you're an early career researcher - perhaps based in a fledgling authoritarian state - and want an out, @britishacademy.bsky.social offer 2-year fellowships to come to a UK university (including relocation costs and research funds). www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/inte...

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🇺🇬 Join us for our next event, where Prof. Olaka-Onyango explores Uganda’s struggle for democratic freedoms amidst the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act & other challenges. 🗓️ March 11, Inner Temple Lecture Theatre (& online) Get your free ticket: bit.ly/3EnB3eI

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Woman's divorce case was turned down by 116 legal aid lawyers

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💡 New report proposes 1st rights-based framework to guide AI use in the justice system, to help harness AI’s power safely. AI isn’t a cure-all & its use carries big risks – to individuals & to democracy if people lose trust in the law through more scandals like Horizon (1/4)

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Not a financial remedies case, but interesting on when habeas corpus does have a role in family law, because the UKSC says it does have some role, even if not on the facts of this case

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On this 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, I think of Rudolf Vrba, one of only a handful of Jews ever to escape the camp - who did it to warn the world. I told his story when I was a guest on the brilliant Rest is History podcast. You can hear that here open.spotify.com/episode/1Ezd...

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🌟 National Mediation Week: Free MIAMs! 🌟 From 27–31 Jan, we are offering free MIAMs to help resolve family disputes amicably. 💡 MIAMs are often required for family court applications. 👉 Learn more: anthonygold.co.uk/latest/blog/... 📅 Book now—don’t miss out! #NationalMediationWeek #FreeMIAM

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💡 JUSTICE launches its AI In Our Justice System report this week! Join us for the launch to discuss how to harness AI's power while guarding against its risks. 📅 This Thurs (30th) @ Pinstont Mason’s London office. DM us here or email [email protected] to RSVP (essential)

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Please spread the word as we have opened the call for @britishacademy.bsky.social International Fellowships which enable researchers to work for two years at a UK institution. If you fancy being away from your country right now this could be an option! www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/inte...

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Fancy a stimulating night out? Our upcoming @britishacademy.bsky.social Late launches our season theme of the Age of Mistrust featuring @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social David Runciman @nadinebh.bsky.social and a host of talks, performances and workshops www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/the-a...

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The repercussions of the Dutch childcare benefit scandal and the British Post Office scandal have been massive. ‘We’re still a long way from a good news story,’ says @richardmoorhead.bsky.social from the University of Exeter to Iris van Domselaar from the University of Amsterdam. #Law #UvA

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'Is the Current Approach to ‘Conduct’ in Financial Remedy Proceedings in Need of Reform?' by Femi Ogunlende for 2024 Issue 3 (Winter) of the Financial Remedies Journal. READ MORE: https://buff.ly/3ZTbvPu #FinancialRemedies

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You’ve all left me in the Other Place so I’m literally spending my Friday night pointing out the blindingly obvious to Robert Jenrick and it’s sub optimal:

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The first of a new “weekly constitutional” series, where a recent or non-recent legal case will be used to show how law and policy work - or do not work - in practice. May be of particular interest to law students and even practitioners, as well as non-lawyers.

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Watch the recording of 'Conduct in Financial Remedy Proceedings' first broadcast on Tuesday 7th January 2025 with speakers Samantha Hillas KC, Nicholas Allen KC, Nichola Gray KC, Anita Mehta, Emma Hitchings and Christine Gentry. https://buff.ly/40sfK4i

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'Non-Court Dispute Resolution and the New Protocol – Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth…' by Katharine Landells for 2024 Issue 3 (Winter) of the Financial Remedies Journal. READ MORE: https://buff.ly/490eGHq #FinancialRemedies

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We’ll be live posting here about the ‘anonymous judge’ appeal relating to the family court hearings involving Sara Sharif next week. The Court of Appeal has given us access to the grounds & skeletons, which will help us make sense of the submissions.

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We need a new national inquiry into why so many national inquiries take years to complete their painstaking evidence-gathering, produce damning reports, make numerous recommendations ... and are then largely ignored.

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Lawyers! We’re now getting ++ emails a week asking us to attend & report on family court hearings (as legal bloggers). We’re a v small team of lawyers who do this work in our own time. We can’t meet demand alongside our other personal/professional commitments. Please get in touch if you can help!

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HKW v CRH [2024] EWFC 358 (B). DDJ Rose. Modest asset case. Validity of H’s purported loans/gifts to the parties’ children. Consideration of the Kimber factors concerning point of cohabitation. Summary by Olivia Currie of One Hare Court here tinyurl.com/57b4a4ax

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Pleased to say we have a call from @britishacademy.bsky.social offering up to £150k for researchers to work with peers around the world to strengthen evidence informed policymaking in different contexts. Deadline 19th Feb. www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/evid...

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'teenagers are being kept in the dark about their rights' to housing and support

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As 2024 comes to an end the “Year in Review” brings all the FRJ blogs from the year together in one place for a ‘real time’ review of what was important, when, and why over the last 12 months.

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#PhDSupervisors: A few kind words can make a big difference to your research student or post-doc. And it doesn't cost anything. This is the time of year to be generous with some positive feedback. #PhDchat #ECRchat #postdoc #academicchatter

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