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Artificial intelligence in the family justice system

05 Mar 2026

AI in the family justice system - 2026 - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory https://www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/ai-in-the-family-justice-system-2026 Read more

Family Division president issues 'firm' guidance over unregistered experts | Law Gazette

27 Feb 2026

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/family-courts-warned-over-unqualified-experts/5125978.article Read more

Y (Experts and Alienating Behaviour: The Modern Approach), Re - Find Case Law - The National Archives

24 Feb 2026

Please follow the link below to an important Judgment by the Predident - just handed down. https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2026/38?query=Y Read more

Government announce plan to create Victims' Code for Children - Family Law Week

12 Feb 2026

https://www.familylawweek.co.uk/government-announce-plan-to-create-victims-code-for-children/ Read more

Report Stage briefing shared with Peers & Comms pack ahead of 3 February 2026

03 Feb 2026

/_userfiles/pages/files/260129_comms_pack_for_signatories_cws_bill_lords_report_stage_3rd_feb.docx /_userfiles/pages/files/lords_report_stage_briefing_amendment_221_statutory_crias_supported_by_160_orgs.pdf Read more

Emerging use of AI in social work education and practice final reports

01 Feb 2026

https://www.socialworkengland.org.uk/media/4eylevsj/emerging-use-of-ai-in-social-work-education-and-practice_final-report-151025.pdf Read more

AI in social work: national guidelines needed on appropriate use, finds study

30 Jan 2026

https://www.communitycare.co.uk/content/news/ai-in-social-work-national-guidelines-needed-on-appropriate-use-finds-study?utm_campaign=CC%20Snapshot%2029%20January%202026&utm_content=Top%20story&utm_term=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.communitycare.co.uk%2Fcontent... Read more

Judges reflect on writing to children involved in court proceedings - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory

30 Jan 2026

https://www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/judges-reflect-on-writing-to-children-involved-in-court-proceedings Judges reflect on writing to children involved in court proceedings - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory Read more

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

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