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Family Justice Council Event: “When Your Best Doesn’t Feel Good Enough — Working in the Family Court”

19 Jan 2026

https://familylawweek.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9c655d98ff0cb2489374d4c0&id=ee9f7fc137&e=230f0ff4d7 Family Justice Council Event: “When Your Best Doesn’t Feel Good Enough — Working in the Family Court” – 29 January 2026,... Read more

Private Law Pathfinder Pilot Report

13 Jan 2026

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/695544d06a4ea67a402a839c/Private_Law_Pathfinder_Pilot.pdf Read more

Sir James Munby (1948 – 2026)

09 Jan 2026

Sir James Munby (1948 – 2026) Nagalro is saddened to learn of the sudden death of the former President of the Family Division of England and Wales, Sir James Munby, who passed away on New Year’s Day. Sir James supported Nagalro... Read more

Overview of the Growing Up in Ireland study

06 Jan 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1aU3pCe-Yg Read more

President’s Guidance 2026: Non-Molestation Orders under the Family Law Act 1996

23 Dec 2025

https://www.familylawweek.co.uk/presidents-guidance-2026-non-molestation-orders-under-the-family-law-act-1996/ Read more

News from the Children's Commissioner for England - December 2025

22 Dec 2025

https://mailchi.mp/8c439bc8eb0a/news-from-the-childrens-commissioner-for-england-18253169?e=57191a694a Read more

Mother and son reunited for Christmas six years after ‘draconian’ court order

22 Dec 2025

https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025-12-18/mother-and-son-reunited-for-christmas-six-years-after-draconian-court-order Read more

Court of Appeal dismisses psychotherapist's bid for family court anonymity as witness of fact | Law Gazette

11 Dec 2025

Court of Appeal dismisses psychotherapist's bid for family court anonymity as witness of fact | Law... Read more

Westminster Hall Debate held on Protecting Children from Domestic Abuse | Family Law Week

03 Dec 2025

Westminster Hall Debate held on Protecting Children from Domestic Abuse – Family Law Week Read more

‘Reform of the Family Court’ – evidence session for the House of Commons Justice Committee

02 Dec 2025

‘Reform of the Family Court’ – evidence session for the House of Commons Justice Committee | The Transparency Project Read more

“Number of children in care living far away remains shockingly high” – Family Law Week

01 Dec 2025

Become: “Number of children in care living far away remains shockingly high” – Family Law Week Read more

Hearing abandoned as father issues ‘honour-based killing’ threats, judge highlights family court pressures | Law Gazette

27 Nov 2025

Hearing abandoned as father issues ‘honour-based killing’ threats, judge highlights family court pressures | Law Gazette A family court judge has highlighted the pressure and toll on lawyers, court staff and social workers after a hearing... Read more

ADCS welcomes Bill aimed at curbing private-equity profiteering within the Supported Accommodation “market”. – Family Law Week

26 Nov 2025

ADCS welcomes Bill aimed at curbing private-equity profiteering within the Supported Accommodation “market”. – Family Law Week Read more

NSPCC: Nearly 7,000 child sexual abuse cases stuck in courts (Family Law Week)

24 Nov 2025

NSPCC: Nearly 7,000 child sexual abuse cases stuck in courts – Family Law Week On 19th November 2025, the NSPCC called on Government to address the backlog of nearly 7,000 child sexual abuse and exploitation offence cases awaiting Crown Court... Read more

MacAlister pledges action on out-of-area placements as data shows children placed further from home

20 Nov 2025

https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/18/macalister-pledges-action-on-distant-placements-as-data-shows-children-placed-increasingly-far-from-home/?utm_campaign=CC%20Snapshot%2020%20November%202025&utm_content=Top%20news%20story%206&utm_term=https%3... Read more

Children’s Commissioner highlights plight of children in custody as Home Office sets out plans for girls in custody

18 Nov 2025

Children’s Commissioner highlights plight of children in custody as Home Office sets out plans for girls in custody – Family Law Week On 11 November 2025 the Children’s Commissioner delivered the 2025 Longford Lecture, entitled “Guilty until... Read more

Surrey county council’s child safeguarding review report concerning Sara Sharif

13 Nov 2025

Surrey county council’s child safeguarding review report concerning Sara Sharif /_userfiles/pages/files/karensdocs/sscsprsscpreportforpublication131125.pdf Read more

Join the Children's Commissioner for the 2025 Longford Lecture

11 Nov 2025

Dame Rachel de Souza will be delivering the 2025 Longford Lecture, on the theme of: ‘Guilty until proven innocent: Every child’s right to freedom, fairness, and opportunity’. The Longford Lectures, hosted by the Longford Trust since 2002, are... Read more

Anti bullying week

10 Nov 2025

Anti bullying week is finally here. This year’s theme is Power for Good - a reminder that each of us can make a difference by speaking out, supporting others, and choosing kindness. To explore how each of us can harness our Power for Good –... Read more

Ofsted's monthly update for children’s social care providers and local authorities

09 Nov 2025

Ofsted’s monthly update for children’s social care providers and local authorities: While this will not apply to our social care or local authority inspections, November is a big month for Ofsted as we will be starting inspections under our... Read more

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