Provision of domestic violence specialist advisors

Provision of domestic violence specialist advisors

As Team Leader in the Children and Domestic Violence Team, I am shocked to read that only three police forces have enough specially trained domestic abuse advisors (according to a report for the Government from the charity SafeLives). The hope with this article is to highlight the dangerous effects of such shortages and what can […]

74% of legal professionals struggle to complete essential legal learning

74% of legal professionals struggle to complete essential legal learning

Almost three quarters of legal professionals are struggling to find the time to complete essential learning and training because of heavy workloads. New research from legal software specialist Access Legal has highlighted the challenges law firms across the country are facing when it comes to learning, as well as the ways the pandemic has shifted […]

Domestic Abuse Protocol

Domestic Abuse Protocol

The Designated Family Judges of London and the South East have agreed on a Domestic Abuse protocol regarding the issuing of applications for Family Law Act orders. Please see the protocol below or download a PDF here. Please note that the protocol only covers London and the South East. Protocol for London and the South […]