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Deprivation of Liberty Applications within Family Proceedings

Posted: 07 June

“Liberty” is a right conferred by Article 5 of the European Convention of Human Rights. It is a fundamental right for every individual regardless of age to have the power to do as they please. Within Article 5, there...

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Intervenors in Care Proceedings

Posted: 29 April

In care proceedings, the parties are usually the Local Authority who made the application to court, the parents of the child and the child themselves. Who will be represented by an independent professional called the Guardian. Sometimes other people...

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Public Law Outline Meetings with Social Services

Posted: 09 December

What is a Public Law Outline meeting? A Public Law Outline meeting, or “PLO” meeting is the name Social Services, also known as the Local Authority, give to a meeting to discuss a child’s welfare. This is also sometimes...

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Understanding Your Rights: A Guide to Arrests and Detention

Getting arrested and taken to a police station is likely to be something that...

- 05 September 2024

UK Probate service in crisis

Inquiry demands change The latest analysis of Ministry of Justice data shows there’s been...

- 26 August 2024

Interested in Buying Property?

The mortgage market has recently seen significant shifts in interest rates, creating both opportunities...

- 21 August 2024