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CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

21 June 2007
Issue: 7278 / Categories: Legal News , Child law , Family
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In brief

The government wants to establish how effective s 58 of the Children Act 2004 has been in improving legal protection for children in cases of alleged assault by their parents. Views are being sought from parents and those working with children and families on the practical consequences of the changes in the law brought about by the provision, which came into force in January 2005. Section 58 limits the availability of the “reasonable punishment” defence in cases involving alleged assaults by parents on their children. The consultation will run for eight weeks, with a report expected in the autumn. It is available at the Department for Education and Skills website: www.dfes.gov.uk.

Issue: 7278 / Categories: Legal News , Child law , Family
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Birketts—trainee cohort

Birketts—trainee cohort

Firm welcomes new cohort of 29 trainee solicitors for 2025

Keoghs—four appointments

Keoghs—four appointments

Four partner hires expand legal expertise in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Brabners—Ben Lamb

Brabners—Ben Lamb

Real estate team in Yorkshire welcomes new partner

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