Keir Starmer promises a tough stance on trafficking and rape cases in Labour manifesto
As the Labour Party unveiled their manifesto today in Manchester the party made promises to provide fast track rape cases through the courts and dedicated rape units in every police force. Keir Starmer claims the ‘Labour Party has changed’ and seeks to make Britain’s streets safer again after declaring plans to put 13,000 more neighbourhood […]
Is an overhaul of limitation law overdue when it comes to civil child sex abuse cases?
The Limitation Act 1980 (‘the Act’) consolidated the evolution of limitation law between 1939 and 1980, a period of 41 years. It is now 44 years since the Act came into force. Following a recent recommendation from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) that the limitation period should be removed in civil child […]
Family mediation is ‘still a relatively well-kept secret’ says new FMC Chair
Newly-appointed Chair of The Family Mediation Council (FMC) says he is determined to raise awareness of the positive impact of family mediation, claiming the process remains a “relatively well-kept secret.” Stephen Burke takes up the role on Wednesday 12th June, beginning his duties by chairing a meeting of the decision-making Board of the FMC, the […]
Royal College of Midwives to build maternity services that are ‘envy of the world’ in wake of birth inquiry
After the UK birth inquiry probe documenting sub-standard maternity care on the NHS, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has pledged to elevate services for expectant mothers. Bosses have claimed that after the election, the new UK government will have the opportunity to ‘shape healthier lives’ through postnatal and perinatal care in the nation’s hospitals. […]
Conservatives pledge ‘better protection for women and girls’
The Conservative Party have pledged better protection for women and girls as candidates roll out their manifestos this week. The party praised the UK’s ‘brave’ police force, and have promised safer streets for Britain with a focus on the safety of women and girls against sex attacks. They say that under the Tory government crime […]
Law society offers paid work experience for black interns in a nod to diversity initiative
Black interns are being offered paid internships as part of an initiative that aims to be inclusive of black aspiring lawyers. The #10,000BlackInterns campaign aims to create a gateway for black men and women to join the legal sector in what the Law Society is calling a ‘culture change’. A total of 11 interns have […]
