A Panorama investigation to be broadcast on 17 August will report the findings of the first in-depth research project about the effect of confinement on domestic abuse. Two-thirds of those living with their abuser told Women’s Aid that the violence towards them worsened and three-quarters said that it was harder to escape because of the lockdown.
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Lord Justice Cobb appointed President of the Family Division.
On 23rd April 2026, The Rt Hon Lord Justice Cobb was announced as President of the Family Division, Head of Family Justice, President of the
Adoption orders are final, Supreme Court finds
The courts have no jurisdiction to set aside a validly made adoption order other than through an appeal, the Supreme Court has found. Read the
Maths pupils ‘make slower progress in mixed ability classes’
Pupils in mixed-ability classes make slower progress in maths compared to those grouped by attainment, a new report suggests. Using sets for maths also did not “significantly