This document provides guidance on media attendance at family court hearings. It supplements existing family court rules regarding media presence. The guidance clarifies that media have a right to attend most types of hearings but the court has discretion to exclude them in certain situations, such as for conciliation purposes or if their presence could harm the interests of justice or a party's welfare. It provides direction on verifying media representatives' credentials and handling applications to exclude them from specific parts of proceedings.
This document provides guidance on media attendance at family court hearings in England and Wales. It supplements Rule 27.11 of the Family Procedure Rules 2010, which gives media representatives the right to attend hearings, subject to the court's discretion to exclude them on specified grounds. The document outlines the exceptions to media attendance, such as conciliation hearings, and provides guidance to courts on how to exercise their discretion to exclude media. It also provides guidance on applications to exclude media representatives and notifying media of such applications.
The document outlines a new format and procedure for seeking consent to launch prosecutions under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 from the Director(PFA). The new process aims to minimize procedural delays that were allowing accused parties to avoid punishment. Local Health Authorities must now ensure prosecution is launched within 5 days of receiving the public analyst's report and directly seek consent from the Director(PFA), bypassing previous routing of files. The specified format requires details on the case, sections charged, names and addresses of involved parties, arrest status, analyst reports, witness information, and recommendations from authorities to obtain the Director's consent.
This document summarizes Texas laws related to drivers license suspension periods for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses. Key points include: license suspension periods of 90 days to 2 years for first or subsequent DWI convictions; required ignition interlock devices for certain convictions; no deferred adjudication or early release for DWI offenses; and mandatory jail time as a condition of community supervision for DWI convictions. Community service may be ordered unless certain exceptions apply, and community supervision does not have to be for the maximum two years.
The document discusses sections from India's cyber law. It outlines penalties for unauthorized access to computers and computer networks, damage to computers, failure to provide information to authorities, and residual penalties. It also describes the process for adjudicating violations, establishing a Cyber Appellate Tribunal, qualifications for the tribunal's presiding officer, and their terms of office.
This document summarizes the process and requirements for appeals according to Part 30 of the Family Procedure Rules. It outlines which courts appeals can be made to depending on the original deciding court. It also describes the grounds and process for obtaining permission to appeal, including submitting reasons for appeal and relevant documentation to the appeals court. Permission is required to appeal decisions of district judges or costs judges. The document provides guidance on procedures for permission hearings and reconsideration of permission refusals.
Administrative law governs administrative agencies and aims to standardize their rulemaking processes. The federal Administrative Procedure Act of 1946 and subsequent state-level acts like New York's State Administrative Procedure Act provide uniform procedures for agencies to propose and establish regulations. These acts establish standardized processes for rulemaking, adjudication, and licensing to promote consistency, transparency and fairness across agencies. Healthcare is significantly impacted as most state health agencies are subject to requirements under administrative law and rulemaking procedures.
This practice direction provides guidance for applications made under Part 4 of the Family Law Act 1996. It addresses applications made by children under 16, privacy considerations, warrants of arrest, attendance of arresting officers, bail applications, and remand for medical examination.
The document discusses several important electoral reforms proposed by the Election Commission of India, including:
1. De-criminalizing politics by disqualifying candidates charged with crimes punishable by 5+ years in prison if charges were framed 6+ months before the election.
2. Making 'paid news' an electoral offense with a minimum 2 year prison sentence.
3. Enhancing punishments for electoral offenses like bribery which currently only face small fines.
4. Requiring political parties to publicly maintain and audit accounts of donations and expenditures to increase transparency.
This document provides guidance on media attendance at family court hearings in England and Wales. It supplements Rule 27.11 of the Family Procedure Rules 2010, which gives media representatives the right to attend hearings, subject to the court's discretion to exclude them on specified grounds. The document outlines the exceptions to media attendance, such as conciliation hearings, and provides guidance to courts on how to exercise their discretion to exclude media. It also provides guidance on applications to exclude media representatives and notifying media of such applications.
The document outlines a new format and procedure for seeking consent to launch prosecutions under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 from the Director(PFA). The new process aims to minimize procedural delays that were allowing accused parties to avoid punishment. Local Health Authorities must now ensure prosecution is launched within 5 days of receiving the public analyst's report and directly seek consent from the Director(PFA), bypassing previous routing of files. The specified format requires details on the case, sections charged, names and addresses of involved parties, arrest status, analyst reports, witness information, and recommendations from authorities to obtain the Director's consent.
This document summarizes Texas laws related to drivers license suspension periods for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses. Key points include: license suspension periods of 90 days to 2 years for first or subsequent DWI convictions; required ignition interlock devices for certain convictions; no deferred adjudication or early release for DWI offenses; and mandatory jail time as a condition of community supervision for DWI convictions. Community service may be ordered unless certain exceptions apply, and community supervision does not have to be for the maximum two years.
The document discusses sections from India's cyber law. It outlines penalties for unauthorized access to computers and computer networks, damage to computers, failure to provide information to authorities, and residual penalties. It also describes the process for adjudicating violations, establishing a Cyber Appellate Tribunal, qualifications for the tribunal's presiding officer, and their terms of office.
This document summarizes the process and requirements for appeals according to Part 30 of the Family Procedure Rules. It outlines which courts appeals can be made to depending on the original deciding court. It also describes the grounds and process for obtaining permission to appeal, including submitting reasons for appeal and relevant documentation to the appeals court. Permission is required to appeal decisions of district judges or costs judges. The document provides guidance on procedures for permission hearings and reconsideration of permission refusals.
Administrative law governs administrative agencies and aims to standardize their rulemaking processes. The federal Administrative Procedure Act of 1946 and subsequent state-level acts like New York's State Administrative Procedure Act provide uniform procedures for agencies to propose and establish regulations. These acts establish standardized processes for rulemaking, adjudication, and licensing to promote consistency, transparency and fairness across agencies. Healthcare is significantly impacted as most state health agencies are subject to requirements under administrative law and rulemaking procedures.
This practice direction provides guidance for applications made under Part 4 of the Family Law Act 1996. It addresses applications made by children under 16, privacy considerations, warrants of arrest, attendance of arresting officers, bail applications, and remand for medical examination.
The document discusses several important electoral reforms proposed by the Election Commission of India, including:
1. De-criminalizing politics by disqualifying candidates charged with crimes punishable by 5+ years in prison if charges were framed 6+ months before the election.
2. Making 'paid news' an electoral offense with a minimum 2 year prison sentence.
3. Enhancing punishments for electoral offenses like bribery which currently only face small fines.
4. Requiring political parties to publicly maintain and audit accounts of donations and expenditures to increase transparency.
The Appellant And His Father Were Charged Umsdhillon72
The appellant and his father were convicted under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act for adulterating chili powder. The High Court dismissed the appeal against the father's acquittal but allowed the state's appeal regarding the inadequacy of the appellant's sentence, enhancing it. The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's appeal. It held that: (1) High Courts still have suo moto powers of revision to enhance sentences under the Code of Criminal Procedure; (2) the state's appeal against the inadequate sentence was valid; and (3) the High Court could not alter the conviction to impose a graver sentence.
- The document outlines rules for the Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal established under the Information Technology Act, 2000 in India.
- It details procedures for filing applications to the tribunal, serving notices, submitting replies, location and timings of hearings, and roles of the Registrar and Presiding Officer.
- The rules aim to provide an efficient process for appeals related to cyber regulations and orders in India.
Virginia Rules of The Court. http://www.gloucestercounty-va.com Virginia rules of the court. Information you may need to know especially if you are going to handle your case pro se. Visit us.
This Practice Direction provides guidance on striking out statements of case under Family Procedure Rule 4.4. It gives examples of cases that may fall under Rule 4.4(1)(a), such as those with no facts, those that are incoherent, or those with facts that do not disclose a legally recognizable application. It may also apply under Rule 4.4(1)(b) if a case is frivolous, scurrilous, or obviously ill-founded. The Direction outlines the process for applications and answers to be struck out, including allowing hearings and giving opportunities to clarify. It notes the court's ability to strike out on its own initiative or upon application, and to enter judgment for the other party
Neither in the present Draft nor in the RTI Rule 2012 time time line has been fixed for Commission. As of now, it has been left up to the discretion of Central Registry of Commission. It kills the innocent citizen and protects corrupt officials.
Time bound registration, allocation of file numbers, listing of matters and procedure of deciding second appeals/complaints to be more objective rather than subjective.
This document outlines Mongolia's Law on Licensing from February 2001. It establishes the purpose of licensing laws as regulating business activities that could harm public interests or health. It defines key terms like "license" and "license holder." It describes the process for issuing, suspending, and revoking licenses, including required application documents, timelines for approval/denial, and reasons for suspension or revocation. It lists specific business activities that require a license to operate, such as banking, insurance, importing chemicals, gambling, and activities that emit air pollution.
1) The document outlines the procedures and guidelines for implementing the Right to Information Act in India, including the designation of Central and Assistant Public Information Officers, procedures for filing information requests, fees, exemptions, timelines for responses, and penalties.
2) Key points include that every public authority must appoint CPIOs, applications can be submitted to CPIOs or APIOs, fees may be paid in various ways, and information must generally be provided within 30 days while information regarding life and liberty must be provided within 48 hours.
3) Certain categories of information are exempt from disclosure including information that would affect national security or sovereignty, commercial confidence, or cabinet papers.
Colorado legislators target online mugshot publications. The Colorado bill authorizes a person whose mugshot or arrest information is not removed from a website to file a civil action to recover any damages caused by the failure.
This document outlines regulations from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission regarding the regulation of power supply. It defines key terms like defaulting entity, outstanding dues, and regulating entity. It establishes the procedure for regulating power supply, which includes the regulating entity serving notice to the defaulting entity and load dispatch center. The load dispatch center then prepares an implementation plan for regulating supply. The regulation of supply will be implemented starting the fourth day after notice unless cancelled by the regulating entity.
The document discusses concerns with the proposed Judges Enquiry Bill 2006, noting that it would diminish judicial accountability by having a committee of sitting judges investigate complaints. It recommends replacing the bill with a constitutional amendment to establish an independent National Judicial Commission outside the judiciary to properly handle complaints against judges. The committee believes the proposed bill is a sham that should be scrapped in its entirety.
I have presented this slide before my course teacher. Now I am publishing this slide for all Students in Bangladesh which may help them for their study.
Certificate to akshaya order go(p)24/2010/ITD dated 04.7.2010shanavas chithara
The Kerala Information Technology (Electronic Delivery of Services) Rules, 2010 establishes a framework for electronically delivering government services to citizens of Kerala. It specifies 24 types of certificates that can be applied for and obtained electronically through authorized agents. It also outlines procedures for service providers to collect service charges, remit fees to the government, and conduct audits to ensure accurate and secure delivery of e-services.
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Rules, 2016GAURAV KR SHARMA
The document outlines rules related to the National Company Law Tribunal in India. It begins by providing definitions for key terms related to tribunal procedures. It then outlines rules regarding sitting hours, filing documents, the roles of the President, Registrar and Secretary of the tribunal, and procedures for instituting proceedings, petitions, appeals and more. In summary:
1) It defines terms related to tribunal procedures and outlines rules for sitting hours, filing documents, and instituting proceedings.
2) It describes the functions of the President, Registrar and Secretary, including the President overseeing operations and the Registrar handling registrations and applications.
3) It provides details on how to file appeals,
The Kerala Information Technology (Electronic Delivery of Services) Rules, 2010 establishes a framework for electronically delivering government services to citizens of Kerala. It defines 24 certificate and document services that can be applied for and received electronically. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of service providers, village offices, and other entities involved in processing applications and issuing certificates. It also establishes standards for collecting service fees, sharing revenues, and auditing the electronic service delivery system.
This document summarizes Practice Direction 20A, which supplements Family Procedure Rules Part 20 regarding interim remedies such as injunctions. It provides guidance on procedures for applying for interim remedies, including injunctions, search orders, and orders for the preservation of evidence. Applications must be supported by evidence in an affidavit or witness statement. Urgent or without notice applications have additional requirements for filing evidence and draft orders. Orders must contain standard terms regarding damages and undertakings. Search orders have special requirements for supervision by a solicitor and treatment of seized materials.
This Practice Direction provides guidance on taking witness evidence in the UK and abroad for legal proceedings in England and Wales. It addresses topics such as issuing witness summonses, conducting witness depositions domestically and through letters of request to other countries, and paying witness expenses. The Direction supplements Part 24 of the Family Procedure Rules.
This Practice Direction provides guidance on witness summonses, depositions, and taking evidence in the UK and European Union. It summarizes procedures for:
1) Issuing witness summonses in the UK and correcting mistakes.
2) Obtaining orders for examinations of witnesses within the UK, including payment of expenses and signing and filing depositions.
3) Requests to take evidence abroad, including the process for letters of request when the Taking of Evidence Regulation does not apply.
This document is a form used to determine whether parties seeking a court order related to family matters have attended a mandatory Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM).
Part 1 of the form allows the applicant or their legal representative to indicate which exemptions apply to attending a MIAM, such as domestic violence allegations, bankruptcy of one party, or urgent risk of harm.
Part 2 is completed by a family mediator if they determine a MIAM is not suitable due to an unwilling party or unsuitability of the case, or if mediation was attempted but broke down without resolution.
The form provides information about family mediation and its benefits as an alternative to resolving family disputes through court. It must be completed
This Practice Direction provides transitional arrangements for proceedings started before April 6, 2011 under the previous family court rules. It explains that for existing proceedings, where a step was taken under the previous rules it will continue under those rules, but new steps on or after April 6, 2011 will be taken according to the new Family Procedure Rules (FPR). The Practice Direction also notes some exceptions, such as that the Overriding Objective in Part 1 of the FPR will apply to all existing proceedings from April 6, 2011 onwards.
This document provides guidance on the use of expert witnesses and assessors in family court proceedings in England and Wales. It supplements the Family Procedure Rules regarding experts. The guidance aims to help the court identify when expert evidence is needed, narrow issues in cases, and encourage full disclosure between parties and experts. It also provides direction on obtaining court permission to instruct experts, preliminary inquiries with potential experts, and drafting orders regarding expert reports and testimony.
This document outlines rules regarding statements of truth that must accompany certain legal documents filed with the court. It specifies which documents require a statement of truth, including application notices, statements of case, witness statements, and notices of objections. It also provides the required wording and identifies who is authorized to sign statements of truth on behalf of individuals, companies, partnerships, and other entities. Consequences are specified for failing to properly verify documents with a statement of truth, including potential striking out of documents and costs penalties.
The Appellant And His Father Were Charged Umsdhillon72
The appellant and his father were convicted under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act for adulterating chili powder. The High Court dismissed the appeal against the father's acquittal but allowed the state's appeal regarding the inadequacy of the appellant's sentence, enhancing it. The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's appeal. It held that: (1) High Courts still have suo moto powers of revision to enhance sentences under the Code of Criminal Procedure; (2) the state's appeal against the inadequate sentence was valid; and (3) the High Court could not alter the conviction to impose a graver sentence.
- The document outlines rules for the Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal established under the Information Technology Act, 2000 in India.
- It details procedures for filing applications to the tribunal, serving notices, submitting replies, location and timings of hearings, and roles of the Registrar and Presiding Officer.
- The rules aim to provide an efficient process for appeals related to cyber regulations and orders in India.
Virginia Rules of The Court. http://www.gloucestercounty-va.com Virginia rules of the court. Information you may need to know especially if you are going to handle your case pro se. Visit us.
This Practice Direction provides guidance on striking out statements of case under Family Procedure Rule 4.4. It gives examples of cases that may fall under Rule 4.4(1)(a), such as those with no facts, those that are incoherent, or those with facts that do not disclose a legally recognizable application. It may also apply under Rule 4.4(1)(b) if a case is frivolous, scurrilous, or obviously ill-founded. The Direction outlines the process for applications and answers to be struck out, including allowing hearings and giving opportunities to clarify. It notes the court's ability to strike out on its own initiative or upon application, and to enter judgment for the other party
Neither in the present Draft nor in the RTI Rule 2012 time time line has been fixed for Commission. As of now, it has been left up to the discretion of Central Registry of Commission. It kills the innocent citizen and protects corrupt officials.
Time bound registration, allocation of file numbers, listing of matters and procedure of deciding second appeals/complaints to be more objective rather than subjective.
This document outlines Mongolia's Law on Licensing from February 2001. It establishes the purpose of licensing laws as regulating business activities that could harm public interests or health. It defines key terms like "license" and "license holder." It describes the process for issuing, suspending, and revoking licenses, including required application documents, timelines for approval/denial, and reasons for suspension or revocation. It lists specific business activities that require a license to operate, such as banking, insurance, importing chemicals, gambling, and activities that emit air pollution.
1) The document outlines the procedures and guidelines for implementing the Right to Information Act in India, including the designation of Central and Assistant Public Information Officers, procedures for filing information requests, fees, exemptions, timelines for responses, and penalties.
2) Key points include that every public authority must appoint CPIOs, applications can be submitted to CPIOs or APIOs, fees may be paid in various ways, and information must generally be provided within 30 days while information regarding life and liberty must be provided within 48 hours.
3) Certain categories of information are exempt from disclosure including information that would affect national security or sovereignty, commercial confidence, or cabinet papers.
Colorado legislators target online mugshot publications. The Colorado bill authorizes a person whose mugshot or arrest information is not removed from a website to file a civil action to recover any damages caused by the failure.
This document outlines regulations from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission regarding the regulation of power supply. It defines key terms like defaulting entity, outstanding dues, and regulating entity. It establishes the procedure for regulating power supply, which includes the regulating entity serving notice to the defaulting entity and load dispatch center. The load dispatch center then prepares an implementation plan for regulating supply. The regulation of supply will be implemented starting the fourth day after notice unless cancelled by the regulating entity.
The document discusses concerns with the proposed Judges Enquiry Bill 2006, noting that it would diminish judicial accountability by having a committee of sitting judges investigate complaints. It recommends replacing the bill with a constitutional amendment to establish an independent National Judicial Commission outside the judiciary to properly handle complaints against judges. The committee believes the proposed bill is a sham that should be scrapped in its entirety.
I have presented this slide before my course teacher. Now I am publishing this slide for all Students in Bangladesh which may help them for their study.
Certificate to akshaya order go(p)24/2010/ITD dated 04.7.2010shanavas chithara
The Kerala Information Technology (Electronic Delivery of Services) Rules, 2010 establishes a framework for electronically delivering government services to citizens of Kerala. It specifies 24 types of certificates that can be applied for and obtained electronically through authorized agents. It also outlines procedures for service providers to collect service charges, remit fees to the government, and conduct audits to ensure accurate and secure delivery of e-services.
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Rules, 2016GAURAV KR SHARMA
The document outlines rules related to the National Company Law Tribunal in India. It begins by providing definitions for key terms related to tribunal procedures. It then outlines rules regarding sitting hours, filing documents, the roles of the President, Registrar and Secretary of the tribunal, and procedures for instituting proceedings, petitions, appeals and more. In summary:
1) It defines terms related to tribunal procedures and outlines rules for sitting hours, filing documents, and instituting proceedings.
2) It describes the functions of the President, Registrar and Secretary, including the President overseeing operations and the Registrar handling registrations and applications.
3) It provides details on how to file appeals,
The Kerala Information Technology (Electronic Delivery of Services) Rules, 2010 establishes a framework for electronically delivering government services to citizens of Kerala. It defines 24 certificate and document services that can be applied for and received electronically. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of service providers, village offices, and other entities involved in processing applications and issuing certificates. It also establishes standards for collecting service fees, sharing revenues, and auditing the electronic service delivery system.
This document summarizes Practice Direction 20A, which supplements Family Procedure Rules Part 20 regarding interim remedies such as injunctions. It provides guidance on procedures for applying for interim remedies, including injunctions, search orders, and orders for the preservation of evidence. Applications must be supported by evidence in an affidavit or witness statement. Urgent or without notice applications have additional requirements for filing evidence and draft orders. Orders must contain standard terms regarding damages and undertakings. Search orders have special requirements for supervision by a solicitor and treatment of seized materials.
This Practice Direction provides guidance on taking witness evidence in the UK and abroad for legal proceedings in England and Wales. It addresses topics such as issuing witness summonses, conducting witness depositions domestically and through letters of request to other countries, and paying witness expenses. The Direction supplements Part 24 of the Family Procedure Rules.
This Practice Direction provides guidance on witness summonses, depositions, and taking evidence in the UK and European Union. It summarizes procedures for:
1) Issuing witness summonses in the UK and correcting mistakes.
2) Obtaining orders for examinations of witnesses within the UK, including payment of expenses and signing and filing depositions.
3) Requests to take evidence abroad, including the process for letters of request when the Taking of Evidence Regulation does not apply.
This document is a form used to determine whether parties seeking a court order related to family matters have attended a mandatory Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM).
Part 1 of the form allows the applicant or their legal representative to indicate which exemptions apply to attending a MIAM, such as domestic violence allegations, bankruptcy of one party, or urgent risk of harm.
Part 2 is completed by a family mediator if they determine a MIAM is not suitable due to an unwilling party or unsuitability of the case, or if mediation was attempted but broke down without resolution.
The form provides information about family mediation and its benefits as an alternative to resolving family disputes through court. It must be completed
This Practice Direction provides transitional arrangements for proceedings started before April 6, 2011 under the previous family court rules. It explains that for existing proceedings, where a step was taken under the previous rules it will continue under those rules, but new steps on or after April 6, 2011 will be taken according to the new Family Procedure Rules (FPR). The Practice Direction also notes some exceptions, such as that the Overriding Objective in Part 1 of the FPR will apply to all existing proceedings from April 6, 2011 onwards.
This document provides guidance on the use of expert witnesses and assessors in family court proceedings in England and Wales. It supplements the Family Procedure Rules regarding experts. The guidance aims to help the court identify when expert evidence is needed, narrow issues in cases, and encourage full disclosure between parties and experts. It also provides direction on obtaining court permission to instruct experts, preliminary inquiries with potential experts, and drafting orders regarding expert reports and testimony.
This document outlines rules regarding statements of truth that must accompany certain legal documents filed with the court. It specifies which documents require a statement of truth, including application notices, statements of case, witness statements, and notices of objections. It also provides the required wording and identifies who is authorized to sign statements of truth on behalf of individuals, companies, partnerships, and other entities. Consequences are specified for failing to properly verify documents with a statement of truth, including potential striking out of documents and costs penalties.
This document provides guidance on media attendance at family court hearings. It supplements existing family court rules regarding media presence. The guidance clarifies that media have a right to attend most types of hearings but the court has discretion to exclude them in certain situations, such as for conciliation purposes or if their presence could harm the interests of justice or a party's welfare. It provides direction on verifying media representatives' credentials and handling applications to exclude them from specific parts of proceedings.
This document outlines procedures for litigation friends representing protected parties in court proceedings. It details:
1. Protected parties require a litigation friend to conduct proceedings on their behalf and how they should be referred to.
2. The duties of a litigation friend to fairly and competently represent the protected party without adverse interests.
3. The process for becoming a litigation friend without a court order, including filing documents confirming authority or suitability.
This Practice Direction provides guidance on witness summonses, depositions, and taking evidence in the UK and European Union. It summarizes procedures for:
1) Issuing witness summonses in the UK and correcting mistakes.
2) Obtaining orders for examinations of witnesses within the UK, including payment of expenses and signing and filing depositions.
3) Requests to take evidence abroad, including the process for letters of request when the Taking of Evidence Regulation does not apply.
This Practice Direction supplements the Family Procedure Rules regarding the communication of information relating to family court proceedings without permission of the court. It specifies which parties may communicate what types of information to whom and for what purposes, such as obtaining legal advice or healthcare. It also defines key terms used such as "McKenzie Friend" and "mediator".
This document outlines procedures for reciprocal enforcement of maintenance orders between countries. It provides details on notifying payment methods, requirements for transmitting orders to other countries, and certifying copies of orders to be enforced abroad. Specific procedures are defined for the Republic of Ireland, Hague Convention countries, and specified US states. The annexes modify the rules for transmitting orders to each location.
This Practice Direction outlines the procedure for urgent and out-of-hours cases in the Family Division of the High Court. It states that urgent applications should be made during court hours whenever possible. If an urgent application needs to be made outside of court hours, the applicant should contact the security office at the Royal Courts of Justice, who will refer the matter to the urgent business officer and duty judge. The Practice Direction also provides contact information for Cafcass, CAFCASS CYMRU, and the Official Solicitor, who may need to be involved in urgent cases regarding children or medical treatment.
This document outlines a pre-application protocol for mediation in family court proceedings in England and Wales. It aims to encourage parties to explore mediation and alternative dispute resolution before bringing a court application. The protocol requires applicants for certain family court orders to attend a mediation information and assessment meeting to discuss whether mediation may help resolve the dispute, unless an exception applies. It is intended to help save court time and costs by resolving matters without a full court application when possible.
This document provides guidance on the required contents of reports by adoption agencies or local authorities to courts regarding adoption applications and placements. It outlines that reports must cover matters relating to the suitability of the applicant, placement of the child, and recommendations. Annex A then provides detailed guidance on the specific information required to be included in these reports for the court across topics including the child, birth family, prospective adopter, placement, and recommendations.
This document summarizes rules around communicating information relating to family court proceedings. It allows parties to share information with advisors, health professionals, and others for purposes like obtaining advice or health services. It also allows Cafcass/CAFCASS CYMRU officers and Welsh family proceedings officers to share information for purposes like inspections, training, and case records. Ministers can share information with European courts. Information can only be shared for the stated purposes and without identifying people involved without consent.
This document outlines rules regarding statements of truth that must accompany certain documents filed with the court. It specifies that application notices, statements of case, witness statements, and notices of objections must be verified with a statement of truth signed by the party, litigation friend, legal representative, or witness, depending on the document. It also describes the required form and content of statements of truth and sets out penalties for false statements.
This document outlines procedures for government departments to disclose addresses to assist with locating individuals for matters relating to financial provision orders, child abduction cases, and wardship proceedings. It provides guidance on the types of information needed in requests to various departments like the Department of Social Security, National Health Service, Passport Office, and Ministry of Defence. Requests should be made by a district judge and include identifying details to help the departments locate records for the individuals. Addresses will only be disclosed for use in the relevant legal proceedings.
This document outlines a pre-application protocol for mediation information and assessment in family court proceedings in England and Wales. It aims to encourage parties to explore mediation and alternative dispute resolution before bringing a court application. The protocol requires applicants, before applying to court, to attend a mediation information meeting except in certain circumstances. It is intended to help resolve family disputes when possible without costly court proceedings.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
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The document summarizes key provisions of the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996 and 2015 amendments. It discusses:
1) The goals of providing expedient dispute resolution and minimizing court interference in arbitration processes.
2) Important definitions including what constitutes an arbitration, award, and tribunal. It also discusses the role of courts in domestic versus international commercial arbitrations.
3) The limited supervisory role of courts and their powers to refer parties to arbitration, grant interim measures, appoint arbitrators, assist in taking evidence, and handle appeals.
This document provides guidance on the rules for McKenzie Friends in family court proceedings. It summarizes that litigants in person have a right to reasonable assistance from a layperson known as a McKenzie Friend. The presumption is in favor of allowing a McKenzie Friend unless fairness or justice require otherwise. A McKenzie Friend may provide moral support, take notes, help with paperwork, and quietly advise on legal points, but cannot address the court or examine witnesses without permission. The court has discretion to grant rights of audience or litigation to McKenzie Friends in some cases.
This document summarizes Practice Direction 12A, which provides guidance on case management for public law proceedings in family court. It outlines the key tools and principles for actively managing cases, including setting a Timetable for the Child, maintaining judicial continuity, using case management orders and documentation, and holding case management conferences and issue resolution hearings. The goal is to deal with cases justly and expeditiously while focusing on the welfare of the child. Parties are expected to cooperate and help the court further the overriding objective of a timely and fair resolution.
This document summarizes Practice Direction 12A, which provides guidance on case management for public law proceedings in family court. It outlines the key tools and principles for actively managing cases, including setting a Timetable for the Child, maintaining judicial continuity, using case management orders and documentation, and holding case management conferences and issue resolution hearings. The goal is to deal with cases justly and expeditiously while focusing on the welfare of the child. Parties are expected to cooperate and help the court further the overriding objective of a timely and fair resolution.
This document provides guidance on the use of expert witnesses and assessors in family court proceedings in England and Wales. It supplements the Family Procedure Rules regarding experts. The guidance aims to help the court obtain expert opinions to answer questions outside the court's expertise, while encouraging full disclosure and the early identification of expert needs. Permission is generally required from the court to instruct an expert or submit expert evidence. Experts have a duty to the court that takes precedence over other obligations. The content of expert reports is also outlined.
This document provides guidance on the use of expert witnesses and assessors in family court proceedings in England and Wales. It supplements the Family Procedure Rules regarding experts. The guidance aims to help the court obtain expert opinions to answer questions outside the court's expertise, while encouraging full disclosure between parties and experts. Permission is generally required from the court to instruct an expert or submit expert evidence. Experts have a duty to the court that takes precedence over other obligations. The content and format of expert reports is also outlined.
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This practice direction provides guidance for applications seeking reporting restriction orders in the Family Division to protect children and incapacitated adults. It outlines that:
1) Such applications must be made in the High Court and can be heard urgently by the Urgent Applications Judge.
2) Applicants must serve national news media using the Press Association's CopyDirect service to satisfy human rights obligations.
3) The court may make exceptional without notice orders but these will always allow affected parties to apply to vary or discharge the order.
Parties involved in construction disputes must be careful instructing third parties for written and oral advocacy before tribunals. In order that the decision isn’t set aside for fraud the consultant or consultancy should be a reputable one regulated by an industry professional body such as the RICS or CICES or is a unlicensed barrister that is regulated by the BSB and Inns of Court. By using a reputable party to represent them they will get the best value and hopefully an enforceable decision that will not be overturned due to unethical conduct.
Tribunals have advantages over courts like being less expensive and more accessible. Natural justice requires fair procedures that respect participants and allow them to represent themselves. Reasons for decisions are important so people understand the reasoning and can seek reviews if needed. To avoid bias, decision-makers should not comment publicly on cases and consider if a reasonable observer would think their impartiality was affected by past associations or conduct. Context is also important in assessing potential bias.
The Information Commissioner issued an enforcement notice to Help Direct UK Limited for contravening regulations around sending direct marketing communications via electronic mail. Between December 2013 and April 2014, over 650 individuals complained about unsolicited marketing text messages sent by Help Direct UK Limited regarding pension plans. The Commissioner determined Help Direct UK Limited violated regulations by sending these messages without prior consent and by concealing their identity as the sender. The enforcement notice requires Help Direct UK Limited to comply with regulations around direct marketing and electronic communications, including obtaining consent and clearly identifying themselves as the sender, within 35 days.
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Scope of Interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Under which circumstances Court can interfere with an award passed by the arbitral tribunal.
The Charitable and Religious Trusts Act of 1920 aimed to provide more effective control over charitable and religious trusts in India. It allows persons with an interest in such trusts to petition courts to obtain information about the trusts, including details of their management. It also allows trustees of such trusts to apply to courts for directions on matters relating to trust administration. The Act defines key terms and sets out procedures for petitions and powers of the courts in dealing with petitions and related legal matters involving charitable and religious trusts.
Mediation Order New England Compounding Pharmacy mzamoralaw
The order establishes a voluntary mediation program to attempt to resolve claims related to the New England Compounding Pharmacy (NECC) meningitis outbreak. It outlines procedures for clinics, healthcare providers, hospitals and other potentially responsible parties to participate. These include providing informal discovery to parties, agreeing to toll any statutes of limitations, and staying discovery and legal proceedings while mediation is ongoing. The goal is to avoid costly litigation and conserve resources by resolving claims through mediation.
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This document outlines the disciplinary procedures and rules for attorneys in Rhode Island. It establishes the Disciplinary Board and Disciplinary Counsel to investigate attorney misconduct. The Board can recommend sanctions including disbarment, suspension, or public censure. Misconduct is defined as any violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct. The rules provide procedures for formal hearings, subpoenas, immunity, and expungement of records for dismissed complaints.
The document amends prior regulations related to legal aid in England and Wales. It makes transitional provisions for applying cost rules when a party receives early legal services and later receives legal aid for the same case. It also modifies a prior regulation regarding damages-based agreements to update a reference from an old legal services system to the current legal aid system. The amendments take effect on April 1, 2013 to coincide with the earlier regulations.
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The document amends prior regulations related to legal aid in England and Wales. It makes transitional provisions for applying cost protection regulations to cases that began with public funding and continue with legal aid. It also modifies a reference in damages agreement regulations to refer to legal aid arrangements rather than the prior community legal service. The amendments take effect on April 1, 2013 to coincide with the prior regulations.
The health and social care act 2012 (commencement no. 5, transitional, saving...PAINalison
This document outlines the commencement dates of various provisions in the Health and Social Care Act 2012 related to the regulation and licensing of healthcare providers in England. Key dates include April 1st, 2013 for provisions related to Monitor's licensing powers over NHS foundation trusts and July 1st, 2013 for provisions giving Monitor powers to modify license conditions. It also describes transitional modifications to sections of the Act to facilitate the staged commencement of regulatory powers.
The children, schools and families act 2010 (commencement no. 3) order 2013PAINalison
This order brings a section of the Children, Schools and Families Act 2010 into force on April 15th, 2013. Specifically, it puts section 8 of that Act into effect, which inserts section 14B into the Children Act 2004. Section 14B gives local safeguarding children boards the power to request information from any person or body to supply specified information to the board or another entity. The order was made by the Secretary of State for Education and outlines the relevant statutory instruments and explanatory notes.
Adoption and special guardianship data packPAINalison
This document provides data on adoption and special guardianship in England from 2007-2010. It summarizes national trends and variations between local authorities. Key points include: the number of children adopted from care increased since 1999 but has fallen slightly in recent years; locally adoption rates vary from 1-10% of looked after children; most adopted children are under 5 while special guardianship is more common for older children; statutory timelines for adoption are often not met, especially for black children and those in London. The document aims to help local authorities evaluate their performance and identify areas for improvement.
The Adoption Register is a database and staff team that works to match children waiting to be adopted with approved prospective adopters. It stores details of over 4,000 children and many approved families. When a child's local agency cannot find a match within 3 months, or a family has not been matched locally after 3 months, they are referred to the Register which searches for potential matches among all referred children and families. It then provides brief details to agencies to consider further. The Register aims to increase opportunities for all children and families to find a suitable adoption match.
Adoption access to intermediary servicesPAINalison
This document provides guidance for adoption workers on providing services to adopted adults seeking access to their birth records or information from adoption records for pre-commencement adoptions. It outlines the relevant legislation, research findings, and procedures for providing birth record counseling and access to adoption records. Key points include who is eligible for services, the counseling process, responding promptly to requests, and qualifications for counselors.
This practice direction provides guidance on applying the Maintenance Regulation between EU member states, which replaces previous international agreements on maintenance orders. It discusses transitional cases and the relationship between the Maintenance Regulation and prior conventions. Applications for recognition and enforcement of orders from EU countries will follow the rules in the Maintenance Regulation.
This document contains a Family Mediation Information and Assessment (MIAM) form that must be completed before applying to a family court for certain orders relating to children or financial remedies. The form has two parts: Part 1 is for determining if a valid exemption to attending a MIAM applies. Part 2 is for when a family mediator determines a valid exemption or that mediation is not suitable. The form provides information on the MIAM process and exemptions, and must be signed in the appropriate section by either the applicant/representative or family mediator.
This document summarizes existing practice directions that will continue to apply to family court proceedings after April 6, 2011, when the new Family Procedure Rules 2010 come into effect. It lists the existing practice directions in an annex, along with any title or numbering changes and updated references to rules necessitated by the new rules. It also states that one existing practice direction on applications for scientific parentage testing will continue to apply under the new rules.
This document is a form used in family court proceedings in England and Wales to provide information about mediation. It requires information about whether the applicant attended a required Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting, the reason if they did not attend, and signatures from the applicant's legal representative and the mediator if applicable. The form has four parts that must be filled out depending on whether the applicant attended the meeting or qualifies for an exception.
This document outlines functions of the court that can and cannot be performed by a single justice of the peace in family court proceedings. It provides tables listing specific court rules and the nature of functions that single justices can and cannot perform. For example, a single justice cannot make final orders on residence, placement, adoption or care, but can discharge other family court functions outlined in the rules.
This document summarizes existing practice directions that will continue to apply to family court proceedings after April 6, 2011 when the new Family Procedure Rules 2010 come into effect. It lists the existing practice directions in an annex, along with any title or numbering changes and updates to rule references needed due to the new rules. It also states that one existing practice direction on determining parentage through scientific tests will apply using the new rules for other applications.
This Practice Direction supplements Family Procedure Rule 35.2 and concerns applications for consent orders regarding financial remedies. It states that any such application, supporting evidence of a party's consent, or correspondence consenting to an order, must be in English or accompanied by an English translation. The applications and evidence must use English or include English translations.
The document provides guidance on tracing the whereabouts of a maintenance payer who lives overseas in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or South Africa when their address is unknown. It outlines that the court can request that the authorities in those countries make inquiries to locate the payer. It describes the procedure to follow which includes completing a questionnaire in duplicate and lodging it with the district judge along with an undertaking that any address received will only be used for the proceedings.
The document provides guidance on tracing the whereabouts of a maintenance payer who lives overseas in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or South Africa when their address is unknown. It outlines that the court can request that the authorities in those countries make inquiries to locate the payer. It describes the procedure to follow which includes completing a questionnaire in duplicate and lodging it with the district judge along with an undertaking that any address received will only be used for the proceedings.
This Practice Direction supplements Part 33 of the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) and provides guidance on enforcing undertakings given in family court proceedings. It distinguishes between undertakings to do or abstain from doing an act, and undertakings for the payment of money. For non-payment undertakings, it states that the person may be committed for contempt of court if they had the means to pay but refused or neglected to pay. For other undertakings, it provides that the person may be committed for contempt if they break any promises made to the court in the undertaking. The Direction includes model wording to be included on undertakings regarding the consequences of non-compliance.
This Practice Direction provides guidance on applications made under various regulations and conventions relating to the registration, recognition, and non-recognition of family court judgments and orders from other jurisdictions. It specifies the required forms and evidence for different types of applications, such as applications for registration of orders under the Council Regulation or 1996 Hague Convention, or applications for recognition or non-recognition of judgments. The guidance addresses evidence requirements for different scenarios, such as judgments obtained by default or applications made under specific articles of the relevant regulations.
This practice direction provides guidance for citing human rights authorities and allocating cases to judges when human rights issues are involved in family court proceedings. It states that (1) any authorities cited from the European Court or Commission must be complete reports provided to the court in advance, and (2) cases involving potential declarations of incompatibility under the Human Rights Act or concerning judicial acts must be heard and determined by a High Court judge.
1. Practice Direction 27B –
Attendance of Media Representatives at Hearings in
Family Proceedings (High Court and County Courts)
This Practice Direction supplements FPR Part 27
1 Introduction
1.1 This Practice Direction supplements rule 27.11 of the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (“FPR
2010”) and deals with the right of representatives of news gathering and reporting organisations
(“media representatives”) to attend at hearings of family proceedings which take place in private
subject to the discretion of the court to exclude such representatives from the whole or part of any
hearing on specified grounds1 It takes effect on 27 April 2009.
2 Matters unchanged by the rule
2.1 Rule 27.11(1) contains an express exception in respect of hearings which are conducted for
the purpose of judicially assisted conciliation or negotiation and media representatives do not
have a right to attend these hearings. Financial Dispute Resolution hearings will come within this
exception. First Hearing Dispute Resolution appointments in private law Children Act cases will
also come within this exception to the extent that the judge plays an active part in the conciliation
process. Where the judge plays no part in the conciliation process or where the conciliation
element of a hearing is complete and the judge is adjudicating upon the issues between the
parties, media representatives should be permitted to attend, subject to the discretion of the court
to exclude them on the specified grounds. Conciliation meetings or negotiation conducted
between the parties with the assistance of an officer of the service or a Welsh Family Proceedings
officer, and without the presence of the judge, are not “hearings” within the meaning of this rule
and media representatives have no right to attend such appointments.
The exception in rule 27.11(1) does not operate to exclude media representatives from:
• Hearings to consider applications brought under Parts IV and V of the Children
Act 1989, including Case Management Conferences and Issues Resolution Hearings
• Hearings relating to findings of fact
• Interim hearings
• Final hearings.
The rights of media representatives to attend such hearings are limited only by the powers of the
court to exclude such attendance on the limited grounds and subject to the procedures set out in
paragraphs (3)–(5) of rule 27.11.
2.2 During any hearing, courts should consider whether the exception in rule 27.11(1) becomes
applicable so that media representatives should be directed to withdraw.
2.3 The provisions of the rules permitting the attendance of media representatives and the
disclosure to third parties of information relating to the proceedings do not entitle a media
representative to receive or peruse court documents referred to in the course of evidence,
submissions or judgment without the permission of the court or otherwise in accordance with
Part 12, Chapter 7 of the Family Procedure Rules 2010 and Practice Direction 12G (rules relating
to disclosure to third parties). (This is in contrast to the position in civil proceedings, where the
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2. court sits in public and where members of the public are entitled to seek copies of certain
documents1).
2.4 The question of attendance of media representatives at hearings in family proceedings to
which rule 27.11 and this guidance apply must be distinguished from statutory restrictions on
publication and disclosure of information relating to proceedings, which continue to apply and are
unaffected by the rule and this guidance.
2.5 The prohibition in section 97(2) of the Children Act 1989, on publishing material intended to
or likely to identify a child as being involved in proceedings or the address or school of any such
child, is limited to the duration of the proceedings1. However, the limitations imposed by
section 12 of the Administration of Justice Act 1960 on publication of information relating to
certain proceedings in private2 apply during and after the proceedings. In addition, in proceedings
to which s 97(2) of the Children Act 1989 applies the court should continue to consider at the
conclusion of the proceedings whether there are any outstanding welfare issues which require a
continuation of the protection afforded during the course of the proceedings by that provision.
3 Aims of the guidance
3.1 This Practice Direction is intended to provide guidance regarding:
• the handling of applications to exclude media representatives from the whole or part
of a hearing; and
• the exercise of the court’s discretion to exclude media representatives whether upon
the court’s own motion or any such application.
3.2 While the guidance does not aim to cover all possible eventualities, it should be complied
with so far as consistent in all the circumstances with the just determination of the proceedings.
4 Identification of media representatives as
“accredited”
4.1 Media representatives will be expected to carry with them identification sufficient to enable
court staff, or if necessary the court itself, to verify that they are “accredited” representatives of
news gathering or reporting organisations within the meaning of the rule.
4.2 By virtue of paragraph (7) of the rule, it is for the Lord Chancellor to approve a scheme
which will provide for accreditation. The Lord Chancellor has decided that the scheme operated
by the UK Press Card Authority provides sufficient accreditation; a card issued under that scheme
will be the expected form of identification, and production of the Card will be both necessary and
sufficient to demonstrate accreditation.
4.3 A media representative unable to demonstrate accreditation in accordance with the UK Press
Card Authority scheme, so as to be able to attend by virtue of paragraph (2)(f) of the rule, may
nevertheless be permitted to attend at the court’s discretion under paragraph (2)(g).
5 Exercise of the discretion to exclude media
representatives from all or part of the proceedings
5.1 The rule anticipates and should be applied on the basis that media representatives have a right
to attend family proceedings throughout save and to the extent that the court exercises its
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3. discretion to exclude them from the whole or part of any proceedings on one or more of the
grounds set out in paragraph (3) of the rule.
5.2 When considering the question of exclusion on any of the grounds set out in paragraph (3) of
the rule the court should –
• specifically identify whether the risk to which such ground is directed arises from
the mere fact of media presence at the particular hearing or hearings the subject of
the application or whether the risk identified can be adequately addressed by
exclusion of media representatives from a part only of such hearing or hearings;
• consider whether the reporting or disclosure restrictions which apply by operation of
law, or which the court otherwise has power to order will provide sufficient
protection to the party on whose behalf the application is made or any of the persons
referred to in paragraph (3)(a) of the rule;
• consider the safety of the parties in cases in which the court considers there are
particular physical or health risks against which reporting restrictions may be
inadequate to afford protection;
• in the case of any vulnerable adult or child who is unrepresented before the court,
consider the extent to which the court should of its own motion take steps to protect
the welfare of that adult or child.
5.3 Paragraph (3)(a)(iii) of the rule permits exclusion where necessary “for the orderly conduct
of proceedings”. This enables the court to address practical problems presented by media
attendance. In particular, it may be difficult or even impossible physically to accommodate all (or
indeed any) media representatives who wish to attend a particular hearing on the grounds of the
restricted size or layout of the court room in which it is being heard. Court staff will use their best
efforts to identify more suitable accommodation in advance of any hearing which appears likely
to attract particular media attention, and to move hearings to larger court rooms where possible.
However, the court should not be required to adjourn a hearing in order for larger accommodation
to be sought where this will involve significant disruption or delay in the proceedings.
5.4 Paragraph (3)(b) of the rule permits exclusion where, unless the media are excluded, justice
will be impeded or prejudiced for some reason other than those set out in sub-paragraph (a).
Reasons of administrative inconvenience are not sufficient. Examples of circumstances where the
impact on justice of continued attendance might be sufficient to necessitate exclusion may
include:
• a hearing relating to the parties’ finances where the information being considered
includes price sensitive information (such as confidential information which could
affect the share price of a publicly quoted company); or
• any hearing at which a witness (other than a party) states for credible reasons that he
or she will not give evidence in front of media representatives, or where there
appears to the court to be a significant risk that a witness will not give full or frank
evidence in the presence of media representatives.
5.5 In the event of a decision to exclude media representatives, the court should state brief
reasons for the decision.
6 Applications to exclude media representatives from
all or part of proceedings
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4. 6.1 The court may exclude media representatives on the permitted grounds of its own motion or
after hearing representations from the interested persons listed at paragraph (5) of the rule. Where
exclusion is proposed, any media representatives who are present are entitled to make
representations about that proposal. There is, however, no requirement to adjourn proceedings to
enable media representatives who are not present to attend in order to make such representations,
and in such a case the court should not adjourn unless satisfied of the necessity to do so having
regard to the additional cost and delay which would thereby be caused.
6.2 Applications to exclude media representatives should normally be dealt with as they arise and
by way of oral representations, unless the court directs otherwise.
6.3 When media representatives are expected to attend a particular hearing (for example, where a
party is encouraging media interest and attendance) and a party intends to apply to the court for
the exclusion of the media, that party should, if practicable, give advance notice to the court, to
the other parties and (where appointed) any children’s guardian, officer of the service or Welsh
Family Proceedings officer, NYAS or other representative of the child of any intention to seek the
exclusion of media representatives from all or part of the proceedings. Equally, legal
representatives and parties should ensure that witnesses are aware of the right of media
representatives to attend and should notify the court at an early stage of the intention of any
witness to request the exclusion of media representatives
6.4 Prior notification by the court of a pending application for exclusion will not be given to
media interests unless the court so directs. However, where such an application has been made,
the applicant must where possible, notify the relevant media organisations [and should do so by
means of the Press Association CopyDirect service, following the procedure set out in the
Official Solicitor/CAFCASS Practice Note dated 18 March 2005].
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