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No-fault Divorce

Should it be easier to end a marriage? Some campaigners hope a current case will prompt a change in the law in England and Wales, but others fear 'divorce on demand'.

Should it be easier to end a marriage? The Supreme Court is currently considering a rare defended divorce. Campaigners hope the case will prompt a change in the law in England and Wales - but others fear this will lead to divorce on demand. Joshua Rozenberg investigates.

Also in this week's programme: Christina Blacklaws, incoming president of the Law Society of England and Wales, on the implications of an important milestone. A century after the reform that allowed them to become lawyers, most practising solicitors are now women.

And, the Attorney General Jeremy Wright on what to do with the National Fund: nearly 500 million pounds which was meant to pay off the national debt.

Producer: Neil Koenig
Researcher: Diane Richardson.

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28 minutes

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Thu 7 Jun 2018 20:00

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  • Tue 5 Jun 2018 16:00
  • Thu 7 Jun 2018 20:00

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