Working Together to Safeguard Children: Consultation on changes to statutory guidance
The Department for Education are seeking views on their revisions to the Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance. Working Together to Safeguard Children is the multi-agency statutory guidance that sets out expectations for the system that provides help, support and protection for children and their families. Working Together applies at every level from senior leaders […]
SRA proposed budget increase ‘could impact firms’
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) 2023-2024 business plan and budget consultation proposes a 12% budget increase, which could impact firms who are already facing inflationary pressures, the Law Society of England and Wales has suggested. In response to the consultation, launched in May, the Law Society welcomes a continued focus on: Equality, diversity and inclusion […]