New guidance from the Family Justice Council advises family courts in England and Wales to prioritize allegations of domestic abuse over claims of parental alienation during custody battles. The discredited concept of ‘parental alienation syndrome’ is described as harmful pseudo science, with courts urged to carefully consider the impact of alienating behaviors on a child’s relationship with the other parent. The guidance, welcomed by some lawyers and charities, aims to make it harder to prove alienating behavior and identify cases where allegations are used as a litigation tactic or to silence domestic abuse survivors.
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Harvard head apologises as scathing reports on campus prejudice released
SummaryHarvard University President Alan Garber has issued an apology following reports revealing antisemitic and anti-Muslim sentiments on campus, with students feeling alienated and pressured to hide their identities. In response, Harvard is reviewing its academic offerings and admissions policies, although its actions may not fully satisfy White House demands for merit-based admissions. Amidst tensions from the recent Israel-Gaza conflict, Harvard faces threats from the Trump administration regarding foreign student enrollment and tax exemptions, prompting the...
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