The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed an appeal from Tini Owens to divorce her husband, Hugh Owens, which means she must remain married until 2020. Lord Wilson said the case was dismissed "with reluctance" and that it is up to Parliament to change the laws.

Family lawyers have reacted to this ruling, including Simon Beccle, Mrs Owens' solicitor and partner at Payne Hicks Beach. He commented: "The Judgment of the Supreme Court has been awaited for some time now, not least by Mrs Owens. She has been separated from Mr Owens for over three years, but has been locked into a loveless and unhappy marriage for many mor...