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Transparency in the Family Court: shedding a light on ‘secret’ family court proceedings

Effective 27 January 2025, the Family Courts in England and Wales have undergone a landmark shift towards greater transparency. This follows the successful pilot launched in 2023, which tested the feasibility of allowing media reporting while maintaining the privacy of ...

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31.07.2025

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Civil Partnership may be bar to same sex marriage

A gay couple are considering legal action against the government as it may not be possible to convert a civil partnership to marriage, once the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 comes into force. The current law will require couples ...

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18.02.2014

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Church wedding bells to ring for all by summer 2014

After many years of both expectation and anticipation The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill made its final journey through Parliament, receiving Royal Assent on 17 July 2013. The Royal Assent places the final seal on a modern law and has ...

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25.07.2013