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Highlights
- 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.
- About the Author: Rajnaara C. Akhtar is Associate Professor of Family Law at the University of Warwick, teaching family law and child law.
- 368 Pages
- Freedom + Security / Law Enforcement, Family Law
- Series Name: Diverse Voices
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Book Synopsis
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.
About the Author
Rajnaara C. Akhtar is Associate Professor of Family Law at the University of Warwick, teaching family law and child law. She has conducted extensive empirical research on family law and family justice in England and Wales, and multiple international legal contexts.