Government to re-examine the case for “no-fault” divorce

In February, we noted media reports that the new Justice Secretary, David Gauke, had agreed to look again at the case for ‘no-fault’ divorce in England and Wales. According to the report, he told the paper that he understood the strength of feeling on this issue and would study the evidence for change, but would not “rush to a conclusion”.

On Thursday, Baroness Anelay of St Johns asked Her Majesty’s Government “what plans they have, if any, to reform divorce laws in England and Wales”. Continue reading