Court rules on child harm
7th March 2013

The Supreme Court has ruled that just because a mother has harmed her children in the past, she should not necessarily be prevented from looking after children in the future. Lady Hale emphasised that suspicion of future harm is not enough. The ca Read more...

Government publishes draft legislation on same sex marriage
13th February 2013

The Government has published the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill which promises to legalise gay marriage. The Bill confirms at the opening that “marriage of same sex couples is lawful.” Announcing the Bill, Culture secretary Maria Miller said Read more...

Judge rules that the law of property for co-habiting couples is “unfair”
5th February 2013

Lord Justice Toulson has granted a woman the right to appeal a ruling on the division of property between her and her partner of over 30 years. In doing so, he commented on the current law, which has been recommended for reform, stating that it is � Read more...

Osborne backs gay marriage reform
22nd November 2012

George Osborne has spoken publicly about his views on gay marriage and abortion. Talking to The Times he said “I should declare my personal position on these social issues: I wouldn’t change the current abortion laws and I strongly suppor Read more...

Catholic adoption charity loses same sex discrimination appeal
14th November 2012

A Catholic adoption charity, Catholic Care, have lost their fourth appeal over a decision by the Charity Commission who ruled that they could not lawfully discriminate against same sex couples. The action is part of the charity’s on-going battle to Read more...