‘Mortgage abuse traps’ have left women going without food and toiletries as perpetrators refuse to pay their share
Concerning figures have shown that domestic abusers are ‘using joint mortgages’ against women in a bid to cause economic harm – these ‘mortgage based abuse traps’ prevent victims from leaving or render them economically destitute. A report by charity Surviving Economic Abuse has revealed that one in eight UK women who have held a joint […]
Crackdown on intimate image abuse as government strengthens online safety laws
New changes to the law will force tech firms to clamp down on the sharing of non-consensual intimate images on their platforms as part of a drive to tackle online sexual offending. The offence of sharing intimate images without consent will be classified as the most serious type of online offences under the Online Safety Act, […]
Virtual reality used to ‘better understand domestic abuse victims’ through immersive VR headset journey
The use of virtual reality is being employed by teams dealing with domestic abuse cases in a bid to ‘better understand’ victims’ experiences, the BBC reports. Judges and police are using VR headsets to take them on an ‘immersive journey’ through the eyes of an abuse victim, including the stages of their relationship and the […]
Social mobility barriers removed with diversity scheme that allows entryway to law
Fourteen aspiring solicitors have been awarded a ‘sought after’ scholarship thanks to a diversity scheme that allows access into law despite economic and social obstacles. The Law Society of England and Wales’ Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) has awarded fourteen talented aspiring solicitors the scholarship to help them qualify. DAS, which is in it’s 20th year, […]
American rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs facing alleged abuse claims from Dawn Richard after ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura speaks out
US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is embroiled in a lawsuit that alleges abuse and exploitation – after a former contestant from his MTV show has claimed the star ‘mistreated women’ and had been ‘physically abusive’. Combs’ show Making the Band, which aired from 2000 to 2002, has been subject to scrutiny after singer Dawn Richard […]
From launch to succession; the culture and business of law
Victoria Cannon joins the latest Today’s Family Lawyer podcast to discuss her experiences of launching, running and ultimately exiting her family law practice. With a relatively unique journey into the profession, Victoria brings a range of life and personal experiences to her role now, as Head of the Family Team at Hugh James. She talks […]
