Imran Khodabocus looks at some of the common misconceptions that surround honour based abuse and discusses why a legal definition is long overdue.

Stephen Crispin and Matthew Brookes-Baker analyse the outcome of a fact-finding hearing in care proceedings concerning allegations that one or other of the parents had deliberately inflicted injury to a non-mobile infant.

Michael Jones KC provides an update on recent public law children cases of interest to practitioners.

A recent High Court case shows that there is still scope for arguable failure to remove claims, writes Ella Davis.

The Court of Appeal recently allowed an appeal by the mother against a finding that injuries to a child were caused by one of six relatives who were present, rather than accident. Sara Chalk analyses the judgment.

Kate Fenwick provides a summary of the updated Protocol for Police Disclosure in the Family Court.

Sam Steggall provides a general guide to a declaration of parentage.

Hannah Rought-Brooks looks at recent developments in relation to the Istanbul Convention on preventing violence against women, and sets out the key recommendations from an important report published by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner.

Amjad Kadhim explores the issue of applications for expert evidence under Part 25 Family Procedure Rules 2010 in light of a recent Family Division case decided..

A High Court judge recently refused a local authority’s application for a deprivation of liberty (DoL) order in respect of a 12-year-old girl with “profound and enduring” disabilities. Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) analyses the ruling.

A High Court judge has said that whilst many surrogacy arrangements work very successfully, a recent case before her provided a graphic illustration of the difficulties that can be encountered if the arrangement breaks down. Eleanor Suthern analyses the ruling.

The placement of young people with complex needs is a problematic area that continues to cause concerns for all professionals and services. Frequently, the judiciary must adjudicate on whether they should use their inherent jurisdiction to deprive a child of their liberty. Queenet Awesu considers a recent Family Division ruling.

Louise Thomson analyses a judgment containing valuable guidance on the use of intermediaries in the Family Court.

Michael Jones KC analyses the latest public law children cases of interest to practitioners.

Mrs Justice Lieven recently set out a realistic approach to obtaining evidence from children. Holly Hilbourne-Gollop analyses the ruling.

A recent Supreme Court ruling was very helpful for local authorities and their insurers but may not be the last word on ‘failure to remove’ claims, writes Paul Stagg.

A recent Court of Appeal judgment puts a spotlight on applications for the revocation of placement orders, writes Molly Gill.

Feargus Campbell provides a brief overview of the existing statutory framework governing attendance and confidentiality in the Family Courts before considering the Reporting Pilot and the associated ‘Transparency Order’, in the hope of demystify this brave new world.

A recent Court of Appeal authority is a useful case for family practitioners to have in their toolkit, particularly those representing parents facing applications for interim removal of their children, writes Malvika Jaganmohan.

Richard Harrington analyses a recent Family Court ruling on care orders, s20 agreements and contact overseas.