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JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Victims and Courts Act 2026: A Step Forward for Survivors, Children and Family Court Safety

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The Victims and Courts Act 2026 marks an important shift for victims, survivors and children. This article examines the new restrictions on parental responsibility for serious sexual offenders, protections for children born of rape, changes to NDAs, sentencing attendance, unduly lenient sentence reviews and why implementation will matter for family court safety.

Closing the DBS Loophole: Why Civil Harassment Orders Must Appear on Enhanced DBS Checks

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Enhanced DBS checks are widely relied upon as a cornerstone of safeguarding, yet they currently omit certain civil court outcomes designed to protect victims from repeated harassment. This article examines the safeguarding gap created by the non-disclosure of civil harassment orders and court undertakings, explains why these outcomes matter in child and vulnerable-adult contexts, and considers the case for urgent reform to ensure that safeguarding decisions are informed, proportionate, and grounded in reality.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Why Family Court Transparency Matters: What the 30 January 2023 Reporting Pilot Meant for Parents and Litigants in Person

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The 30 January 2023 family court transparency pilot was a major step towards scrutiny and accountability. This article explains why it mattered, what it meant for parents, and why litigants in person should care.