Diverse Voices in Family Law

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Häftad, Engelska, 2026

Av Rajnaara C. Akhtar, Rajnaara C. (University of Warwick) Akhtar, Rajnaara C. Akhtar, Rajnaara C Akhtar

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Highlighting experiences and voices historically overlooked, misunderstood or forgotten, this book answers the urgent need for a more diverse and inclusive curriculum in family law in England and Wales. The book helps readers diversify their understanding of the law and its often-unequal impact on citizens, equipping students with the vital skills and knowledge they need to be lawyers in the real world. Sectioned into three parts, the book covers key areas of family law including marriage, divorce and parenthood; dispute resolution in family law; and domestic abuse. Each chapter takes a critical legal approach to the development and application of the law, enriched by underlining key issues from a range of perspectives to demonstrate the need to recognize diverse voices. Written by a diverse team of expert contributors, the book also includes: •Further reading lists; •Helpful chapter summaries; •End of chapter questions to spark discussion and reflection.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-01-13
Mått170 x 244 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieDiverse Voices
Antal sidor368
FörlagBristol University Press
ISBN9781529245325

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1. Introduction – Rajnaara C. AkhtarPart 1: Marriage, Divorce and Parenthood2. Exposing Marriage Law: Colonial Definitions and Legacies – Zainab Batul Naqvi3. Assimilation or Difference? Same-Sex Relationship Recognition in England and Wales – Andy Hayward4. The Financial Realities of Getting Divorced in England and Wales – Emma Hitchings, Caroline Bryson and Gillian Douglas5. Forced Marriage in the UK: How Intermediaries and Expert Witnesses Help Successful Prosecutions – Aisha K. Gill6. Legal Parenthood and Same-Sex Couples – Brian Sloan7. Child Protection Intersectionality: Disparities in Racially Minoritised and Asylum-Seeking Backgrounds – Rachel Pimm-SmithPart 2: Dispute Resolution in Family Law8. Family Dispute Resolution: Meeting the Challenge of Diversity – Maria Federica Moscati9. Accessing Family Justice Without Lawyers – Rachael Blakey10. Religious Communities and Family Dispute Resolution: The Sharia Councils Debate – Rehana Parveen11. Participation of Children in Family Justice Processes – Connie HealyPart 3: Domestic Abuse Families12. It Can Happen to Anyone, but Not Everyone Has the Same Experience: The Need for Better Legal Responses to Domestic Abuse in the Family Justice System – Mandy Burton13. In the Shadow of Hostile Environment and Bordering Regimes: Understanding Migrant Women’s Experiences of Domestic Abuse and Legal-Institutional Responses – Sundari Anitha14. The Invisibilisation of Male Victims in the Family and Criminal Courts: Domestic Abuse, Honour-Based Abuse and Parental Alienation – Mohammad Mazher Idris, Elizabeth Bates and Ben Hine15. Conclusion – Rajnaara C. Akhtar