Tag Archive for: family court

From 1 October 2026, some prisoners may become eligible for release earlier than victims expected. Domestic-abuse perpetrators have not been excluded as a category. This practical guide explains licence conditions, exclusion zones, child-arrangements applications and the steps victims can take now to protect themselves and their children.

Artificial intelligence could make legal help more affordable and accessible—particularly for litigants in person. But in family law, where cases involve children, domestic abuse, confidential evidence and safeguarding risk, accuracy and human judgment are essential. Jessica Susan Hill examines the “fine structure of justice” and the six principles that must govern responsible legal AI.

Stacey Dooley’s new BBC documentary Fallen Women raises difficult questions about British women who died after falling from height, and whether domestic abuse, coercive control or violent relationships may have been overlooked. This article explains why these cases matter, what the law says about domestic abuse, and why safeguarding professionals, police, coroners and family courts must look at patterns, not isolated incidents.