Private member’s bill launched for IVF workplace rights
Tory MP Nickie Aiken has launched a campaign demanding new workplace legal protections for employees undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF). It comes as women are increasingly facing discrimination and being sidelined at work for undertaking fertility treatment. Speaking to the Times Radio, Aiken said: “Women are facing discrimination at work and even being forced out […]
Barclay case: no money left?
And so, the case of the Sir and Lady Barclay goes on. In cases involving high net worth assets it can be said that these are easier cases to settle. However, given the sums involved there can be a cost/benefit in arguing legal principles if the trade-off is saving or receiving tens of millions of […]
Domestic violence disclosure scheme guidance
The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), often referred to as “Clare’s Law”, was implemented across all police forces in England and Wales in March 2014. It means members of the public can ask the police for information on their partner’s criminal history and therefore know if their partner poses a risk to them. Under the […]
“Concerning” increase in mental health workload for South West legal firm
Solicitors acting for Coodes’ Mental Health and Community Care Team say its workload has more than doubled over recent months, with an exponential increase in cases as a direct result of the Covid pandemic. At the start of Mental Health Week (9-15 May 2022), the South West legal firm believes loneliness and social isolation are […]
Law Society: Queen’s Speech response
The Law Society of England and Wales has responded to the Queen’s Speech, which took place on Tuesday, announcing a range of new bills and reforms. Bill of Rights Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce said: “The Human Rights Act confirms and protects the rights and freedoms of people in the UK and provides robust […]
