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Increased protection for minors demanded by MPs and police

November 25th, 2013

Almost 70 per cent of police officers across England and Wales, as well as many MPs, have urged increased protection for children, by making emotional cruelty to them illegal.

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Should landlords become another arm of the Home Office?

November 13th, 2013

The Coalition government has recently proposed a new immigration bill, which controversially proposes a duty on landlords, the NHS and even banks to make “reasonable inquires” regarding an individual’s immigration status. Landlords could be fined of up to £3,000 if they fail to do so. In light of immigration being such a delicate topic, will the bill achieve its purported aim of making Britain a more “hostile” environment to illegal immigrants? Or, will it simply fester a more prominent culture of discrimination and erode our individual rights and liberties?

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Final Young vs Young High Court hearing begins

November 8th, 2013

Michelle Young, the estranged wife of property tycoon Scot Young – who was jailed for failing to reveal details of his wealth – has revealed the settlement she would accept to bring one of Britain's biggest divorce battles to an end.

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Motherhood and Mental Illness: Not such a rare combination

November 6th, 2013

Women experiencing mental health issues before, during or after pregnancy may feel alienated and left alone to deal with emerging psychological issues. However it has recently become apparent that these issues are more common that mothers may expect.

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Coleridge calls for ‘outdated’ family law to be overhauled

October 18th, 2013

One of the UK's most respected family law judges, Sir Paul Coleridge, has called for the country's "outdated" divorce laws to be overhauled, as well as for more out-of-court alternative dispute resolutions to be implemented.

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