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  • Major reforms to family justice system

    Children and families in England and Wales will benefit from major reforms to the family justice system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Major overhaul to reform family justice system

    Children and Families in England and Wales will benefit from major reforms to the family justice system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Major overhaul to reform family justice system

    Children and families in England and Wales will benefit from major reforms to the family justice system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ken Clarke: 'use mediation over courts'

    Ken Clarke has urged separating couples to consider mediation when they separate or divorce, instead of turning to the courts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Clarke: mediation the future for separating families

    Mediation can be a quicker, cheaper and more amicable alternative to court.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bailiff rules tightened in first step of reform

    Updated National Standards to define acceptable behaviour for bailiffs were today unveiled by Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Justice reform - new data published

    A new set of court statistics published today supports the case for a comprehensive reform programme across the justice system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister: 'Turn to mediation over courts'

    Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly is encouraging families to consider mediation in the New Year as an alternative to going to court.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dump divorce day and make mediation a resolution instead - Djanogly

    Jonathan Djanogly is encouraging families to consider mediation as an alternative to court.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Family mediation the way forward

    Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly praised mediators in Ipswich for helping separating families resolve their differences outside courts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Family Justice Review proposals to end delays in family courts

    The Family Justice Review panel today announce a package of recommendations aimed at tackling delays in the family justice system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mediation the way forward for East Anglia families

    Ipswich mediators have been praised for giving separating families the opportunity to resolve their differences without resorting to court.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Less stressful separation for Liverpool families

    Separating couples in Liverpool are resolving disputes more cheaply and less stressfully after new rules introduced by Jonathan Djanogly.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More rights for children and vulnerable adults in court

    New laws to help make it easier for children and vulnerable victims and witnesses to give evidence in court come into force today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Kids to shape future of family justice

    Children are the most important people in the family justice system and their voice needs to be heard in proposed reforms.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Children to shape the future of the family justice system

    Children are the most important people in the Family Justice system and their voice needs to be heard in proposed reforms to Family Justice.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Less stressful divorces thanks to mediation

    Separating couples in Manchester are resolving their disputes more cheaply, quickly and less stressfully following new rules introduced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Children deserve better from family justice system

    The family justice system needs significant reform to tackle delays and ensure that children and families get the service they deserve.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Libel law reform announced

    New measures to support free speech and help stop the use of unreasonable threats of being sued for libel were announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More separating couples to be spared court battles

    Anyone setting out to contest the terms of their separation in court will first be required to consider mediation, under a new protocol.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government