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For the first time employed parents who lose a child under the age of 18 will have the right to two weeks’ paid leave to allow them time to grieve
New legislation to overhaul divorce law and reduce family conflict.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Attorney General emphasises the prosecutor's role in making sure that trials are fair, politically neutral & human rights are defended.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Couples wishing to divorce will soon benefit from a less confrontational process, under proposals confirmed by the Justice Secretary David Gauke.
We have launched a public information video to help raise awareness of Restorative Justice and what’s involved in the process.
Bereaved families will be the focus of proposed new cremation rules and a review of out-of-hours coroner services announced today by Justice Minister Caroline Dinenage.
The story of Australian First World War Victoria Cross recipient Robert Cuthbert Grieve.
Children’s Funeral Fund for England established to ensure no parent will have to pay for their child’s burial or cremation.
Speech by Dominic Grieve QC MP
New laws to spare divorcing couples having to apportion blame for the breakdown of their marriage took a step closer this week.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Speech by Attorney General Dominic Grieve QC MP
The current system of paying bereavement benefits is inconsistent and complex, with no encouragement to return to work.
Victims’ Minister Damian Green has announced a £2.85 million Homicide Service grant for families bereaved by homicide.
Speech by the Attorney General Dominic Grieve QC MP
Health Secretary addresses the Global Patient Safety Summit on improving safety standards in healthcare.
Murderers who fail to disclose the whereabouts of a victim’s body may spend longer behind bars.
Reforms to the coroner system will ensure that inquests are more timely, more efficient and more effective, Minister Jonathan Djanogly said.
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