Children deprived of their liberty under the inherent jurisdiction – MoJ
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published information about the number of children subject to applications to deprive them of their liberty under the inherent jurisdiction of the high court (DoLs applications) in their Family Court Statistics Quarterly release. The statistics reveal that 388 children were subject to applications to deprive them of their liberty […]
Surge in suspects needing police station advice as duty solicitor numbers continue to fall
Legal aid statistics for July to September 2023 have been released – showing that the number of times a suspect receives legal help from a solicitor in attendance at the police station has increased from 133,982 in April to June to 152,985 in July to September. Law Society of England and Wales president Nick Emmerson […]
Blandy & Blandy Welcomes New Partner in Family Law Team
Thames Valley law firm Blandy & Blandy has appointed Clare Clarke as a partner in its leading Family Law team. Claire brings over 20 years’ experience as a specialist Family lawyer and has previously worked at a specialist Family Law firm in London and a top ranked UK and international law firm. A recommended lawyer […]