Government issues deprivation of liberty definition in bid to provide clarity

In the latest developments concerning the proposed replacement of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and in preparation for the amendment’s passage through the Houses of Commons later this month, the government have issued a definition of ‘deprivation of liberty’ in a bid to provide clarity to practitioners. The creation of this definition was the result […]

Sir Andrew McFarlane appointed by HM The Queen

HM The Queen has approved the appointment of The Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlane as the President of the Family Division. Sir Andrew will step up to this position from 28th July 2018, following the retirement of Sir James Munby on 27th July 2018. This appointment was made by HM The Queen on the advice […]

Stop getting court up in queues

Government pilot designed to reduce queues into court and grant legal professionals easier access.  Whilst most people will never step foot into a court room throughout their lifetime, for many legal professionals, the local dock is a daily workplace. Heightened security of such government buildings is considered a huge benefit in many respects, especially in […]