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Domestic Abuse Law – Developments & Updates (online)

Details

Speaker: Safda Mahmood

Date: Wednesday 13th November, 2024

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Areas of Law: Family

Competencies: B & C

Venue:
Online

Course Code: S4772

Description

There has been a vast amount of change to the law surrounding domestic abuse over the course of the last few years. This course will provide a good round up of the different law and major changes, so as to provide a comprehensive update on domestic violence legislation and case law.

The topics covered will include amongst others, the following:

  • Domestic Abuse – What protection is available?
  • Family Law Act 1996 – Nuts and bolts
  • Drafting Orders and Without Notice Orders – What has changed?
  • Enforcement – What has changed?
  • Law and practice surrounding Forced Marriage Cases
  • Changes to Protection from Harassment Cases
  • Domestic Abuse Act 2021 – Changes and Update
  • Practice Guidance Developments
  • Current Developments

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

To become more familiar with the law, practice and procedure in personal protection cases
To keep abreast of case law and statutory developments
To be able to anticipate potential problems in handling domestic abuse cases
This course will assist you in becoming more confident and efficient in this area.

Course Level – Intermediate

Can’t make the date/time or need to revisit the training? No problem, booking onto this event means you will receive a link to access a recording of the event at your leisure! The link will be sent within approx 72hrs of live broadcast & be available for approx. 3 months, to view as many times as you wish.

This event will take place via Microsoft Teams. You can access via the app; Download Microsoft Teams Desktop and Mobile Apps | Microsoft Teams OR  via web browser; Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting by ID | Microsoft Teams (using Chrome or Edge).

Speaker Biographies

Safda Mahmood, is a Senior Solicitor, with extensive experience in both practicing and teaching family law to practitioners, academics and trainees. Safda is on the Law Society Children Law Accredited Scheme. He has written in various legal publications and has been practicing in children law for over 29 years.

Prices

Member £175
Non-member £225
Training Passport Free
Note: 20% VAT added at checkout