‘Relief’ as Victims and Prisoners Bill passed before the election
Campaigners have expressed ‘relief’ as parliament passed legislation allowing rights for prisoners serving ‘public protection’ or IPP sentences after a redaction of support from the Labour Party raised concerns around the Victims and Prisoners Bill. The legislation, which was passed on May 14, has ended what has been dubbed a ‘scandal’ by Richard Garside, Director […]
Conservatives propose Equality Act overhaul to ‘focus on biological sex protections’
The Conservative Party has pledged to amend the Equality Act to ensure protections based on sex apply exclusively to biological sex, aiming to clarify definitions and enhance safety for women and girls, as reported by The BBC. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated that the “current confusion around definitions of sex and gender” is unacceptable. The […]
First-of-its-kind network formally launches in the UK
A first-of-its-kind network for family law practitioners and professionals who assist parties before, during and after divorce has formally launched in England, Scotland and Wales with the ambition to help families ’navigate divorce (in) a civilised, transparent, out-of-court and cost effective alternative to adversarial divorce litigation.’ Amicable Divorce Network (ADN) was founded by US attorney […]
First firms certified with GDPR compliance standard
A pilot scheme launched to provide law firms with a better understanding of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and demonstrate compliance with its obligations has seen the first firms certified. The Legal Services Operational Privacy Certification Scheme (LOCS:23) is the first sector-wide GDPR certification standard for legal service providers and their solution partners. The standard […]
SRA proposes rise in Compensation Fund
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today published a consultation on its business plan and budget for next year, which includes a proposed rise in contributions to the Compensation Fund, in a move the Law Society has said will provide ‘crucial protection’. The SRA are consulting on practising certificate fees for 2024/25, proposing it is held […]
HiveRisk and Legally Speaking Podcast announce launch event ‘The Great Big Legal Offsite’
HiveRisk and Legally Speaking Podcast are hosting The Great Big Legal Offsite (GBLO), an event designed to explore new opportunities for small to mid-sized law firms across the UK. Taking place at Ribby Hall Village on the 3rd of July, 2024, the event’s theme is “Future-Proofing Success: The Playbook for Mid Market Law Firms.” The […]
Why don’t Lawyers like change?
As I write this blog, I am remembering a lovely quote from Kingsley Amis who said: “If you can’t annoy somebody with what you write, I think there’s little point in writing.” I have spent a lot of hours studying how to get people to change their behaviours and habits. Tech is only as good […]
New fertility provision proposals for LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV champion equality
The Government laid a statutory instrument before Parliament on 15th May 2024 to update the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990, so that people living with HIV and female same-sex couples will have fewer barriers to building their own families through assisted fertility. If enacted, this change will be an important step towards equal access […]
Religious considerations when couples separate
Never talk about politics or religion… while the latest Today’s Family Lawyer podcast swerves the first, it tackles the second in a fascinating discussion with RWK Goodman’s Clizia Motterle and Farzana Iqbal. Divorce is a legal process not a religious one; however practitioners should be au fait with the cultural and religious background and diversity […]
