A major 2026 study found that putting a human judge back into an AI-assisted decision can largely eliminate the perceived fairness gap — even where the human review is minimal. JSH Law examines the risk of “humanwashing”, automation bias and what meaningful judicial oversight should actually require.

From 5 October 2026, sentencing courts must formally state and record when an offence involved domestic abuse. The reform could improve perpetrator identification, risk management and national data — but it is not a public register and does not capture every perpetrator. JSH Law examines what the new Judicial Finding of Domestic Abuse really changes and why the Family Court should pay attention.

Cafcass has replaced ICFA with Enabling Family Time, a shorter child-focused service for rebuilding or maintaining important relationships during private Family Court proceedings. This practical guide explains referrals, sessions, safeguarding, session notes, what Cafcass reports to court and how parents can prepare.