A brief update on the International Family Law Blog in relation to the Eighth Special Commission on the practical operation of the 1980 and 1996 Hague Conventions
https://t.co/HXKCVk2Zr1
Update on the International Family Law Blog - analysis of the decision of the Court of Appeal in London Borough of Hackney v P, and an update on the application for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.
https://t.co/Y2MGbsogJ8
I allowed work on 'The International Family Law Blog' to slow and eventually come to a halt due to work / life getting in the way of drafting regular updates. I'm hoping to be able to shift back into more regular posts, starting with this brief update!
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@DrProudman This isn't a complete answer, but I think you could put an argument together relying on King LJ's judgment in N (A Child), Re (Instruction of Expert) [2022] EWCA Civ 1588 (06 December 2022) (https://t.co/BQVio861ol)
Inspired by #BlackHistoryMonth2023 the Bar Council’s Mariam Diaby caught up with Natasha Shotunde, Elaine Banton & Barbara Mills KC to ask some questions about being Black women #lawyers & creating a fairer future at the Bar. Read on - https://t.co/JHSUkuaSyG
@BlackBarNetwork
@OpenJusticeCoP It doesn't give much information, but you can search for some further info about appeals using the case reference at https://t.co/TrYMDFpWvp
This is an appeal against an order made by Mr Justice Hayden on 25 August 2023. Can't find any judgment from that date on Bailii though.
We are delighted to see Barbara Mills KC (@bmillsbarrister), Vice-Chair Elect 2024 of the Bar Council and joint head of 4PB, on the cover of Counsel Magazine.
You can read Barbara's interview with Michael V Sternberg KC here:
https://t.co/uRQBJlUJhF
We're delighted to announce that we will be holding our next free Lunch & Learn session on 27th September this time focusing on placing children with family overseas. Once again, the session will be led by our Senior Legal Adviser. Sign up here: https://t.co/ln9TLG2zJw
4PB is proud to announce our membership with The Guardians Network, providing vital support to those facing court alone.
United in our commitment to #AccessToJustice, and guiding individuals through the complex legal system during what is often a life-defining moment.
In July, we held a Lunch & Learn on arranging assessments of families overseas. If you missed it and want to catch up, click the link in our bio to watch the recording.
#familyreunification#crossbordercasework#kinship
Our Head of Fertility, Colin Rogerson, recently acted for Reunite International Child Abduction Centre, the leading UK charity on international movement of children, in the Court of Appeal case Re S (Children: Parentage and Jurisdiction).
https://t.co/028Yg54pPo
@GwynforLaw I’m sitting in one now - maybe they forgot to lock it? I can’t remember exactly when but we’ve been through this before… last time when challenged they said the rooms were free for general use, but you could pay a fee to book the room for a period of time for exclusive use…
Introducing CFAB Lunch & Learn!
Join Maria Wright, CFAB's Senior Legal Advisor, for a lunchtime session on the subject of arranging assessments of family overseas.
Secure your free ticket using the link below.
https://t.co/ImjAS0RrP5
Delighted and proud to announce all THREE of our 2022/23 Pupil Barristers, Nadia Campbell Brunton, Kieran Ball and Alex Halliday, have today at our AGM been offered and accepted tenancy @4PBFamilyLaw, starting 1st October 2023.
Congratulations and welcome to the @4PBFamily. 👏
Judgment in this case was handed down yesterday - so I have updated the post to include an analysis of the judgment and the conclusions reached by the court. You can read the updated post here:
https://t.co/zRllFOpxsp
New post today - an analysis of a recent appeal hearing in Re W-H, which was live streamed from the Court of Appeal on 4 April.
https://t.co/zRllFOpxsp
This case involved two fundamental issues concerning the interpretation and application of the 1996 Hague Convention.
New post from @mw_sofia on https://t.co/ygDd4LjyuX
This is in relation to the recent decision of Lieven J in Article 39 v Secretary of State for the Home Department, and can be found at this link: https://t.co/iEozGmyzQL
@LewisGrahamLaw Do the stats draw a distinction between appeals from the Family Court to the Court of Appeal, and appeals from the Family Division of the High Court to the Court of appeal? Would be interesting to look at appeals from the Family Court to the High Court also to see if different
This case is believed to be the first application to set aside an Article 11(6)-(8) return order made pursuant to the Brussels II Revised Regulation. @HarryLangford on behalf of the respondent father sought to resist the set aside of the return order.
https://t.co/BG7o9UWpFg
.@thetimes publishes a great article covering the appointment of Barbara Mills KC, @bmillsbarrister, as Vice Chair of the Bar of England and Wales commencing in Jan 2024.
To read the article in full click here: https://t.co/F3aZD5QobI
.@4PBFamilyLaw are so incredibly proud and absolutely delighted to announce, Joint Head of Chambers, Barbara Mills KC @bmillsbarrister has been elected 2024 Vice Chair of the Bar of England and Wales, of which she will be Chair in 2025.
Press release here: https://t.co/pd1lmMzxYJ