It has long been one of the curiosities of our family justice system that Courts routinely allow perpetrators of domestic violence to directly cross examine victims. In many ways it is very much like leading lambs to the slaughter. Especially if the abuse has been serious, long and extensive. The prospect of being directly questioned […]
Almost every ex tempore judgement in the Family Court starts with the immortal words ‘doing the best that I can”. Indeed, nearly everyone, whether or not they have read the Book of 1 Kings in the Bible, knows about “the Judgement of Solomon”. Mostly, difficult legal matters coincide with difficult moral issues. There has been […]
In care proceedings, when considering Risk Assessments, as well as looking at situational factors (such as recent separation, an on-going dispute about child contact or ‘community issues’), Local Authorities are also obliged to consider the subject’s drug and alcohol abuse, as well as any mental health issues. Obvious factors such as a conviction for child […]
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