Domestic Abuse Bill receives Royal Assent
News the Domestic Abuse Bill has received Royal Assent was today welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales. Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has left domestic abuse victims particularly vulnerable – often trapped indoors with their alleged abuser in increasingly volatile situations. It is vital the justice system […]
Regulators must set quality standards in the public interest
It is in the public interest for regulators to set standards, rather than leave it to consumers to work out the quality of a solicitor or law firm said the Law Society of England and Wales in its response to the Legal Services Board’s (LSB) Quality Indicators discussion paper. The LSB is seeking views on […]
Have your say in the 2021 Legal Aid Census
The Legal Aid census has been launched and the Legal Aid Practitioners Group is urging lawyers in England and Wales to have their say, and help inform the Legal Aid workforce of the future. The census takes the form of a survey, the responses to which will provide critical data for sustaining the legal aid […]
Entries are now open for the Family Law Awards 2021
The 11th Family Law Awards have now opened for this year’s entries. The Awards will take place on Wednesday 24th November, and offers those in the sector the opportunity to highlight their success and be recognised for their hard work and commitment. There are 21 categories overall, which include: Cornwell Award for Outstanding Contribution to […]
New Pilot to disclose Forced Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation Protection Orders
An approved new pilot scheme is to bring in new provision for communicating Forced Marriage (FMPOs) and Female Genital Mutilation Protection Orders (FGMPOs). On behalf of the Lord Chancellor, Lord Wolfson QC (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice) has confirmed his approval of one new pilot Practice Direction supplementing the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) 2010, […]
Navigating Compliance Issues in Family Law Litigation Funding
Ampla Finance’s ‘Litigation Funding guide for family law practitioners’. There is a range of funding options available to those facing divorce or other family proceedings if they don’t have resources of their own to pay for the legal advice and representation they need. One option is to borrow from family or friends, but there are […]
