Access to justice ‘undermined’ due to lacklustre online court services, says The Law Society
New research published by the Law Society of England and Wales has found that the government’s digitisation of the court system is adding to the delays “plaguing” the civil court system and “undermining” people’s access to justice when they need it most. A survey of solicitors who have used the Damages Claims, Public Family Law […]
1 in 3 firms compliant with AML regime – SRA annual report
The latest Anti-Money Laundering (AML) annual report from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has been released, detailing the regulator’s stance and approach to AML regulation for law firms. In it, the SRA warns that it is increasing its focus to “ensure that all solicitors understand and meet the obligations of the financial sanction regime.” Over […]
Resolution welcomes Labour Party’s commitment to reforming the law for cohabiting couples
Resolution has welcomed the announcement made by Shadow Attorney General, Emily Thornberry during the Labour Party Conference last week, where she announced a Labour government would reform the law for cohabiting couples. Speaking in response, Jo Edwards, Chair of Resolution’s Family Law Reform Group said: “This is a hugely welcome development and one that should […]
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One week left to enter – The British Family Law Awards
The closing date to enter The British Family Law Awards is just a week away. The ceremony has already attracted plenty of interest from around the family community and follows in the footsteps of the recently hosted British Wills and Probate Awards, and The British Conveyancing Awards. The event will be hosted by Today’s Media, […]
Women’s Aid and National Express launch Road to Refuge
Women’s Aid has joined forces with the UK’s leading scheduled coach operator to support survivors of abuse by providing free National Express coach travel across the UK. The Road to Refuge scheme provides women, men and children escaping domestic abuse with access to free National Express coach travel to reach safe refuge accommodation and support. […]
