The Liver Building

Domestic Abuse: Key Principles And Updates 2026

Details

Speaker: Safda Mahmood

Date: Wednesday 10th June, 2026

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Areas of Law: Family

Venue:
Online

Course Code: S4939

Description

There has been a vast amount of change to the law surrounding domestic abuse over the course of the last few years. This course will provide a good round up of the different law and major changes, so as to provide a comprehensive update on domestic abuse legislation and case law.

Join us for a focused and practical course designed to deepen your understanding of the law, practice, and procedure in personal protection cases. This session will help you stay up to date with the latest case law and statutory developments, anticipate potential challenges in handling domestic abuse matters, and develop strategies to manage them effectively. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident and efficient in navigating this complex area, ensuring you deliver the best possible outcomes for your clients.

The topics covered will include amongst others, the following:

  • Domestic Abuse – What protection is available?
  • Family Law Act 1996 – Nuts and bolts
  • Drafting Orders and Without Notice Orders – What has changed?
  • Enforcement – What has changed?
  • Law and practice surrounding Forced Marriage Cases
  • Protection from Harassment Cases
  • Domestic Abuse Act 2021 – Key Aspects and Updates
  • Practice Guidance Developments
  • Current Developments

The course will be of benefit to those delegates who seek to get an understanding of this area of law. Attendees who will benefit from this course include Barristers, Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, Local Authority Representatives as well as Trainees and Support Staff, all of whom will gain valuable insights.

Course level: Intermediate

*Multi Delegate Discount Offer for Members* Pay member rate for 1st delegate, then £99 for 2nd & only £49 for all other delegates (+vat)
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Speaker Biographies

Safda Mahmood, is a Senior Solicitor, with extensive experience in both practicing and teaching family law to practitioners, academics and trainees. Safda is on the Law Society Children Law Accredited Scheme. He has written in various legal publications and has been practicing in law for over 31 years, during which time, he has covered general family law, with particular reference to children proceedings.

Prices

Member £175
Non-member £225
Training Passport Free
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