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EU countries abusing fair trial and liberty rights, new report shows

In a major report published this week, Fair Trials International reveals the extent to which EU countries are abusing the fundamental rights to liberty and a fair trial in their criminal justice systems.

Top Family Lawyer comments on annual marriage/divorce survey

According to law firm Grant Thornton's latest annual matrimonial survey, women are still significantly more likely to petition for divorce, with 59% of family lawyers surveyed reporting a majority of applications from wives.

Family lawyer reacts to think-tank's warning of 'the end of marriage'

Leading London lawyer, Deborah Jeff, Head of Family at Seddons solicitors, comments on the report published today by the Centre for Social Justice that warns married couples 'will be in the minority by 2050'...

Gay, getting married, and having children? Get a pre-con!

There's been a media frenzy this year surrounding proposed legalisation of gay marriage and its implications, especially where it concerns forming a family and raising children. Here, expert family lawyer Fiorella Marchitelli discusses the main considerations...

New Play by English Writer Set to Premiere in Manchester Next Month

Cumbria born writer John Antony Spriggs’ first play The Story of Gary Oscar Davidson will premiere at the Salford Arts Theatre on Thursday 8th November and run for three nights.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Commissioners

The Hon Roslyn Kelly AO succeeds Mrs Sara Jones, on the completion of her term as Commissioner.

Consultation on splitting assets on divorce

Couples could calculate how much money they would receive in a settlement under the proposals by the Law Commission to clarify the “uncertain and inconsistent” law.

20e anniversaire du marché unique : l’Union européenne lance le site Web www.singlemarket20.eu

Aujourd’hui, l’Union européenne a inauguré son site Web afin d’attirer l’attention sur les événements liés à la Semaine du marché unique qui aura lieu au mois d’octobre 2012, à l’occasion des 20 ans du marché unique européen.

20 Jahre Binnenmarkt: Europaische Union startet Website - www.singlemarket20.eu

Die Europäische Union hat heute ihre Website gestartet, um die Aufmerksamkeit auf die Ereignisse der „Binnenmarktwoche “ (Single Market Week) im Oktober 2012 zu lenken, die zur Feier des 20. Jubiläums des Europäischen Binnenmarkts gefeiert wird.

20 Years of the Single Market: European Union Launches Website - www.singlemarket20.eu

The European Union today launched its website to draw attention to the events of Single Market Week in October 2012, marking 20 Years of the European Single Market.

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