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The Government has put forward plans to reduce delays in the family justice and adoption systems, under new legislation announced in the Queen’s Speech.

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Researchers at Oxford University have released the findings of a new study into the use of independent social work (ISW) assessments in Family Court proceedings.

The Family Justice Review had raised concerns that the use of ISWs may cause duplication and delay in court proceedings. The research

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The Government has published its response to the recommendations made by the independent family justice review. The response includes major reforms to the family justice system which ministers says will tackle delays, streamline processes and rebuild trust.

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A recent study has revealed what couples think are the most important ingredients for a happy marriage.

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The Ministry of Justice has recently published a new set of quarterly court statistics that show the average duration of civil and family cases at every County Court. This will enable the public to see how quickly cases are handled at their local court, and to compare it to other courts across England and Wales.

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The Government has launched a consultation, seeking views on whether forcing someone to marry should be a criminal offence or whether current arrangements provide adequate protection. It is also interested in views on what more could be done to prevent forced marriage from happening.

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National charity Family Lives is bracing itself for an increase in calls to its helpline, Parentline, over the Christmas period from families experiencing difficulties.

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The Family Justice Review panel has announced a package of recommendations aimed at tackling delays in the family justice system and to make sure that children and families are given the service they deserve.

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The Ministry of Justice has published its latest quarterly courts statistics, revealing that there have been falls of varying degrees in the number of applications and disposals for most of the family related court cases in the April-June quarter of 2011.

 

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The Law Commission has announced that its 11th Programme of Law Reform will include a review of the enforcement of financial provision orders and child maintenance.

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The Government has confirmed its plans to overhaul the legal aid system, as part of its wider plans to deliver a more efficient justice system, and help to curb spiralling legal costs and unnecessary court action.

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