Thousands more people benefit from free legal support
More than 33,000 people have been helped to tackle family, debt and housing issues due to over £3 million of government investment in legal support. It has offered support to people facing issues such as house repossession, managing debt, or seeking help over childcare or custody agreements. An evaluation report published shows the majority of […]
SRA report examines use of AI in law firms
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have shared a report outlining both the opportunities and risks associated with and presented by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This report forms part of the SRA’s Risk Outlook series and the latest report specifically focuses on how AI is impacting the legal services sector. The report, whilst researching […]
How DIY Divorces Can Backfire
DIY Divorces are becoming increasingly popular – partly because the process itself was simplified through the introduction of No-Fault Divorce, but partly because couples believe than in working matters out on their own, they save money. The cost-of-living crisis, housing crisis and the instability of social environments generally has directed more people down the route […]
Funding shortages threaten domestic violence prevention programmes – research reveals
Domestic violence experts emphasise the importance of addressing perpetrators’ behaviour to protect women and children from abuse. However, charities running prevention programmes in the UK are facing funding cuts, jeopardising the support they provide to survivors. In West Yorkshire, men gather weekly at the Yorkshire Children’s Centre (YCC) to confront their history of abusing their […]
Vision for the future of civil and family courts and tribunals
The Lord Chancellor and senior judiciary launch a shared vision for the future of the civil and family courts and tribunals system – from the Ministry of Justice, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, and The Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC MP. “People rely on our civil, family and tribunals justice system to protect and enforce their rights. […]
Why is it important to talk about dementia and how can Dementia Friends help?
With people living for longer, dementia is one of the greatest health and care challenges faced by society today. Dementia is likely to affect most of us one way or another during our lifetime. 1 in 3 people will develop dementia during their lifetime and it is estimated that 1 in 3 people will care […]
Modernised laws to secure UK as world leader in dispute resolution
The Arbitration Bill will benefit businesses and individuals around the world who look to the UK as the best place to resolve disputes from family law and rent reviews to international commercial contracts and claims by foreign investors made against entire countries. Modernising the framework for arbitration in this country for the first time […]
Law Society publishes guidance to support disabled students
The Law Society of England and Wales has published guidance to support disabled students through their studies and in the workplace. The published guidance was released on the first day of Disability History Month, which runs from 16th November to 16th December. The guidance outlines the variety of support available to disabled students throughout their […]
