Family Courts and Legal Aid
Recently, a Council of Europe study revealed that the UK is Europe’s legal aid capital and the third highest out of nearly 50 countries analysed. The comparison between other countries is questionable, as Amanda Pinto QC, Chair of the Bar Council in a press release stated in response: ‘“Comparing England and Wales’ spending on legal […]
Law firm offices can open to clients in second lockdown
During the second lockdown, the Government has confirmed that law firms can open up their doors to the public. The Law Society recently met with officials from the government to lock in an agreement and clarify the understanding of the rules that law firm offices can stay open for the next 4 weeks of lockdown. […]