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Brooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Defenders celebrate legislative successes in 2023 annual report

Brooklyn Defenders, in their 2023 report, showcased impactful legal advocacy across various areas, with high success rates in criminal cases. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams appoints Rantideva Singh to Family Court among four judicial nominations

Four new judges have been appointed across New York City courts.
Judge Rantideva Singh, a former member of the Kings County Surrogate's Court, has been appointed to the Family Court bench. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Family Court granted father access to children during sexual assault investigation'

A father who is under investigation for serious offences including attempted rape and sexual assault has been granted increased access to his children by a Family Court judge.
Barristers representing the children's mother claim that the judge made an error in failing to consider the seriousness of the allegations against the father and that the decision to increase his contact was a step too far. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Thousands of children wait nearly a year in unacceptable' custody courts backlog

Soaring backlogs in family courts are negatively affecting children's welfare.
Thousands of children are spending Christmas uncertain about their future due to delays in the family court system. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
Law

Mayor's office announces 14 judicial appointments

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed and reappointed several judges to Family Court, Criminal Court, and Civil Court.
The appointments aim to address the delays in the judicial system caused by the pandemic and ensure fair and efficient justice for New Yorkers. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Law

Thousands of children wait nearly a year in unacceptable' custody courts backlog

Soaring backlogs in family courts are negatively affecting children's welfare.
Thousands of children are spending Christmas uncertain about their future due to delays in the family court system. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Law

Thousands of children wait nearly a year in unacceptable' custody courts backlog

Soaring backlogs in family courts are negatively affecting children's welfare.
Thousands of children are spending Christmas uncertain about their future due to delays in the family court system. [ more ]
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