Appeal judge lambasts outdated judge’s view

Words fail me. This is completely shameful. We need to shape up and ensure that all those involved in the Family Justice system understand abuse and use the powers we have to make the process a fair one. This cannot wait.  You can download the full judgement here...

Protecting victims of domestic abuse and their children

Protect victims of domestic abuse and their children Open letter to Party Leaders The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP The Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP Jo Swinson MP House of Commons London SW1A 0AA 05 November 2019 Dear Party Leaders, Re: Protect victims of domestic abuse and...

Letter to the Rt Hon David Gauke MP

To the Rt Hon David Gauke MP, We are a group of concerned family and human rights lawyers, working in-house in women’s organisations, in private practice and at the Bar, who support the letter sent to you by a group of over 120 cross-party MPs calling for an...

Contact at all costs?

Why is our system placing children at risk? More than 120 MPs led by Louise Haig MP have written to the government asking for an inquiry into how family courts in England and Wales treat victims of domestic violence. At least four children have been killed by a parent...

News and views

Read our latest coverage and comment Domestic abuse awareness…much to be done Two days ago, we saw the announcement that, under Jade’s law, parental responsibility will now be automatically suspended for parents who have been sentenced for killing someone they...

Advice and support for victims of domestic violence

Getting advice and support for victims of domestic violence by Jenny Beck The government has taken steps to enable more victims of domestic abuse to access legal help so they can get the advice and  legal support they need for themselves and their families. The Story...