All the latest news and opinions from Unit Chambers
There are often some misconceptions held about the Family Courts in England and Wales by those who aren’t familiar or don’t practice within the Family Court. The first is that the Family Court is a “secret Court” and hidden from public scrutiny. The reality is that whilst Family Court cases are heard in private, this […]
Read more
Language shapes how we view the world and, in the legal profession, how we serve our clients and colleagues. Using respectful and accurate terminology when addressing race and ethnicity is essential for nurturing inclusivity and ensuring equity within the legal field. Why Language Matters in Law Words reflect intent and understanding. Missteps in terminology, even […]
Read more
Introduction The Public Law Working Group (PLWG) was established by the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, to explore several issues in the family justice system and to provide recommendations of ways in which to change and improve the system we, as practitioners, currently work in. On 7th November 2024, the PLWG adoption […]
Read more
A Guide to Transparency Orders The Transparency Pilot started in January 2023 in Leeds, Cardiff and Carlisle. The pilot permitted ‘accredited journalists and legal bloggers to report on what they see and hear in children cases in the family courts’. Across the last 2 years the pilot has been extended. In January 2024, the pilot […]
Read moreThe Unit Chambers team is more than happy to help you with any information you may need. Our promise to clients is that we will respond to your enquiry within 12 hours.
If you wish to make a complaint please follow our complaints procedure HERE
Contact Us