Proposed reforms in England and Wales could remove jury trials for offences carrying sentences under three years, replacing them with judge-only hearings. Supporters cite efficiency and cost savings, while critics warn of weakened civil liberties, reduced public trust, and a profound shift in the future of justice.
In a landmark Court of Appeal decision, a High Court ruling was overturned in a cross-border child custody dispute involving a 14-year-old boy removed to Ghana by his parents without his consent. Rebecca De Stefano, explores the tension between parental authority and a child’s autonomy in international family law.
Ashley Murray, retired family law barrister, provides a breakdown of the 2025 judgment in Standish v Standish, offering expert insight into its implications for financial remedies on divorce
In an exclusive article for our trusted legal partner Cansford Labs, John Bolch explores the recent Family Court decision not to name a teacher and barrister found responsible for the abuse and neglect of their adopted children.
In an exclusive for our trusted legal partner Cansford Labs, family law blogger John Bolch explores how clearer formatting and summaries in family law judgments can improve understanding for both lawyers and the public.
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on the the House of Lords Constitution Committee inquiry into the rule of law.
The committee invites legal experts, academics, and the public to share their views. The inquiry aims to assess whether legal principles are being upheld across the UK and how institutions are scrutinizing them.
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on the adverse effect the backlog of criminal cases awaiting trial is having on the victims involved. From negative coping mechanisms for lingering trauma to mental health concerns, victims are being left in an emotional limbo.
Legal news report from Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling about a recent judicial inquiry into ‘unnecessary’ and ‘unacceptable’ comments made by a sentencing judge residing in a Magistrates’ Court of the south east region.
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