Guide to Mediation - Finance and Property.
Most people think of maintenance payments when couples' split but the areas covered under Finance and Property Mediation are so much more...link
The existing rules state that you must be diagnosed with dysphoria, which is a condition where your appearance and your biological sex do not match.
This has been criticised as being too intrusive, which it is.
The existing laws are covered in the 2004 Gender Recognition Act and states that anyone that wants to change their legal sex needs to apply for a certificate of recognition, which is issued buy a judicial body, the evidence that is considered is the diagnosis of dysphoria and confirmation that the applicant has been in transition for at least two years.
Around 500 people apply to change their gender each year, and whist the existing Act is not very old, it does need updating; the consultation for this will take place from the autumn.
The Government is committed to eradicating prejudices from the statute books.
It is hoped that this review will remove the judicial panel and the need for medical evidence replaceing it with a simple administrative process.
Government to finally introduce 'no-fault' Divorce laws..
linkMost people think of maintenance payments when couples' split but the areas covered under Finance and Property Mediation are so much more...link
Mediation Solicitors.
Mediation is a process during which a couple is helped by an impartial third party (a mediator). ..link
The objective of Family Mediation is to provide a less confrontational approach to separation than the traditional Legal Model, helping parents communicate to f..link
Over 2000 section 60 notices have been issued in London last year..
linkDefamation Law Solicitors. Defamation (also called calumny, libel (for written publications), slander (for spoken word), and vilification) is the communication..link
Recent report uncovers failings by the police and prosecution service...link
There is no age laid down by the law stating when your child is old enough to be left home alone; however, it is against the law to leave a child home alone if..link
Police Chiefs are calling for a change in the 'stop and search' l..
linkChildren and the Law Consensual Sex
To consent is to agree to something, so when you are talking about the age of consent it is the age at which that law state..link
Modern Slavery Law.
Passed in 2015 by the Government the Modern Slavery Act is designed to prevent and prosecute any act of slavery, included within the act is..link
Up until a child reaches the age of 12, or 135 cm, a child must use a booster or car seat, when a child is not required to use a car seat or booster they must,..link
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