A civil marriage may be solemnized only in a registration office or in an approved place. A local registration authority may approve places where civil marriages may be solemnized in their district. The Department may make regulations in connection with the approval of places. They may specify the kinds of places that may be approved; […]
As in most other jurisdictions, a breach of an agreement for marriage is no longer the basis of a civil claim in itself. Since 1984. However, other loss or damage resulting directly from the engagement, such as wasted expenditure, may be the subject of a civil claim. Marriage comprises the voluntary union of one man […]
Youth justice was implemented as part of a comprehensive set of changes to the law affecting children under the Children (NI) Order 1995. The criminal justice system for children was reformed through the Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 and the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002. Significant changes in the criminal justice system followed […]
When a juvenile is charged with an offence, it should take place in the presence of an appropriate adult. The appropriate adult should also be given details of the offence charged and names of the officers and the station. The officer may release the juvenile with or without bail. If the officer believes that the […]
The Northern Ireland law protecting neglected and abused children is largely comprised in the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995. This largely replicated the Children Act 1989 in England and Wales. Where there is a risk of significant harm, the threshold for intervention applies. Social services will endeavor not to intervene unless the case is serious. […]
An emergency protection order is designed to provide short-term emergency cover; it may be applied for by any person, but is generally applied for by a trust. The order may be granted when there is reasonable cause to suspect the child is likely to suffer significant harm unless moved or is likely to remain in […]
The Matrimonial Causes Order, NI, 1978, as amended by the Matrimonial and Family NI Order, 1984, and 1991 Both the High Court and County Court have jurisdiction to make orders concerning financial provision. The court seeks to distribute family assets fairly, considering the criteria set out in legislation. It is recognized that after divorce or […]