Law Commission seeks views on electronic wills and predatory marriage
Law Commission seeks views on electronic wills and the risks posed by predatory marriage. The Law Commission have opened up a consultation to review whether electronic wills should be allowed in light of technological and societal developments, ensuring the law remains fit for purpose. They are also seeking views on whether marriage or a civil […]
Law Commission confirms details of MCA Scoping report
The Law Commission have revealed details of their project to review the Marital Causes Act- including the impact of financial remedies on divorce. Presenting at the recent Today’s Family Lawyer Private Law Update Spencer Clarke and Christine Gentry provided an overview of what, and critically what isn’t included in the review. The government has asked […]
Baby-loss awareness training for law firms – free-to-access training
A free-to-access baby-loss awareness training programme has been launched to help law firms gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively support their employees and co-workers who have experienced the loss of a baby. The training will contribute to fostering an environment that is open, inclusive, and supportive for those affected by baby loss and […]
LawCare sees a 24% surge in support-seeking individuals, research shows
LawCare has seen a 24% increase in the number of legal professionals contacting them for support – based on the number of contacts from January to August 2023, compared with the same period in 2022. Legal professionals are overwhelmed and stressed, and these mental health concerns can be exacerbated or caused by the work environment. […]
New research advocates for distinct focus on childhood verbal abuse
In a recent systematic review published in the October 2023 edition of Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, researchers emphasize the need to recognize childhood verbal abuse as a distinct form of maltreatment. The study, led by Shanta Dube, PhD, the director of the master of public health program at Wingate University, highlights the […]
Survey: 1 in 3 rapes and sexual assaults perpetrated by current and ex-partners
Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Nicole Jacobs, responds to Operation Soteria Bluestone Rape and Sexual Assault Survivor Survey. As part of Operation Soteria Bluestone, a new report has been published sharing findings from an ongoing online survey. Survivors of rape and sexual assault have been sharing their experiences of the police in England and Wales. So far […]
2/3rds of lawyers feel held back after children
Nearly two-thirds of lawyers feel less optimistic about their career prospects after having children, with 58% of respondents to a recent survey indicating they feel it holds back their professional opportunities. The research has been conducted by Realm Recruit who have identified the trend in a new “Parenting in the Law” guide. The recruiter surveyed […]
