Being civil
Fixing the civil partnership anomaly is only the first step of a bigger cohabitation reform project, writes Jean-Yves Gilg
24 February 2017
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Time for action
Despite the recent Court of Appeal judgment, it is clear the ban on opposite-sex civil partnerships cannot continue indefinitely, writes Maeve O’Higgins
24 February 2017
‘Long overdue’ reforms will protect vulnerable parties in family court
Cross-examination proposals must ensure a fair trial, says Resolution
23 February 2017
Prisons and Courts Bill allows judges to ‘focus on cases that matter’
Victims and the vulnerable at centre of court changes with justice secretary accountable for reforming offenders
23 February 2017
Cohabitants and pensions – jointly and severally
While the immediate significance of Brewster is limited, it once more shines a light on the differences in law between married and cohabiting couples, explains Shlomit Glaser
21 February 2017
Refusal to extend civil partnership to straight couples not unlawful
Government’s ‘wait and see’ policy was proportionate and justified, appeal judges confirm
21 February 2017
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Further cuts and the online recorder test debacle are enough to make solicitors long for the days of inkwells, pink ribbon, and a publicly funded justice system that worked for all, writes John van der Luit-Drummond
17 February 2017
Owens v Owens: New calls for divorce law reform
‘Highly unusual’ case will ‘almost certainly’ renew calls for change
16 February 2017
‘Helen Archer’ law must not forget alleged abusers
Barrister condemns routine use of terminology that fails to acknowledge presumption of innocence
15 February 2017
Supreme Court backs cohabitee’s right to receive late partner's pension
Victory for cohabitants could spark challenges to tax laws perceived to be discriminatory
8 February 2017
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