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In this blog post, Emma Fielding, a criminal barrister, reflects on the difficulties faced by prosecutors when there have been parallel family and criminal court proceedings. Emma provides examples of scenarios where this could be problematic and makes suggestions for what actions prosecutors could take…

Following a recent landmark judgment, Right to Equality has written for a second time to the President of the Family Division, the Lord Chancellor and the Minister for Family Justice to request a review of all cases of child removal where an unregulated expert was…

Right to Equality welcomes today’s announcement by the Government that it will repeal the legislative presumption of parental involvement that for too long has put children and victims at risk.

Right to Equality welcomes the decision by the Government to extend measures to restrict parental responsibility for more child sex offenders in the Victims and Courts Bill.

In June 2025, Right to Equality was invited by the High Court to make submissions in a legal case which was considering whether a solicitor or barrister representing a defendant in criminal proceedings should also be able to act as a Qualified Legal Representative (‘QLR’)…

A step forward towards eradicating VAWG.

Tess Reidy reports on a mother cleared by professionals to care for her three sons, yet remains separated from them due to months of bureaucratic delays, leaving the children’s lives on hold in foster care.

A statement about the new documentary ‘Breaking the Silence: Kate’s Story’ and why Right to Equality is concerned about the Government’s lack of action on family court reform in their first year in office.

Tess Reidy observes a case where a ten year old is refusing to see her father. The case involve abuses allegations, a court psychologist and a proposal of reunification between the girl and her father, despite potentially outstanding police matters.

A letter to the Lord Chancellor, President of the Family Division, Judicial Conduct Investigations Office and Bar Standards Board regarding a barrister-judge found to have caused significant harm children.

Tess Reidy reports on how, after nearly two years in foster care, three young brothers are finally being reunited with their mother. In a system that offered little explanation and no clear path home, her determination and progress turned the tide in a quiet courtroom….