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The (Ghanaian) family ties that bind
Case report: [2018] EWHC 3625 (Fam). When considering access to justice, it is important that each member of a family which is involved in legal proceedings has proper representation. Partner Kate Hammond recently acted pro bono for a Ghanaian couple ...
Read more12.02.2019
United Nations International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Today, 6 February 2019, is the annual United Nations International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). FGM is a degrading and discriminatory practice with particularly harmful consequences for children. Lucy Bennett, legal assistant at Miles & Partners ...
Read more06.02.2019
Southwark council can no longer avoid HMO rules when housing families in shared accommodation
When Ms Titiloye, a Nigerian lady with two teenage children, became destitute her family was accommodated by the London Borough of Southwark in a single room in a four bedroom flat. The living room had been converted into a bedroom ...
Read more01.02.2019
Southwark council can no longer avoid HMO rules when housing families in shared accommodation
Destitute families placed in shared houses and flats by social services should see their living conditions improved following a judicial review in the High Court. The case described below will mainly affect families who, because of their immigration status, cannot ...
Read more10.01.2019
Agree Christmas arrangements for children now
Christmas is a magical time of the year for children. There is the anticipation of the presents they may receive, the relief of having a few weeks off school and the excitement of seeing friends and family. The hopes of ...
Read more03.12.2018