Victim Support court report ‘raises serious questions’ about the treatment of victim-survivors
Baroness Newlove responds to Victim Support’s new report Suffering for justice: Sexual violence victim-survivors’ experiences of going to court and cross-examination. On Thursday 10th October, Victim Support – a charity supporting victims of crime in England and Wales through free and confidential support – published its new report Suffering for justice: Sexual violence victim-survivors’ experiences of […]
Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Free Sentencing Remarks Pilot
Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) victims, whose cases are heard at a Crown Court in England or Wales, are now able to apply for a transcript of the judges’ sentencing remarks free of charge. On 28 May 2024, a new online and paper request form was introduced as an extension of the existing provision […]
Refuge calls on Government to deliver VAWG pledge ahead of 100 days in Government with launch of domestic abuse survivor film starring Billie Piper
The country’s largest specialist domestic abuse service provider Refuge today took to Westminster to hand in a letter signed by 17,221 of the charity’s supporters. Launched during the general election campaign in the summer, when the charity also unveiled a manifesto and a guide for domestic abuse survivors on how to vote safely and anonymously, […]
Legal Services Board response to Bar Council review of bullying and harassment after ‘evidence’ suggest women and racial minorities likely to be a target
The LSB has claimed that there is ‘evidence from the sector, including the Bar Council’s own research and analysis, suggests women and racially minoritised lawyers are often more likely to experience bullying and harassment’. The Legal Services Board (LSB) has provided written evidence to the review of bullying and harassment at the Bar. The Bar […]
Government to launch Domestic Abuse Protection Notice and order pilot in November
The Government intends to launch the Domestic Abuse Protection Notice (DAPN) and Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) pilot in November 2024. The pilot will operate in Greater Manchester, Croydon, Sutton, Bromley and with the British Transport Police. The LAA has published updated draft contract documentation to support the pilot and to give providers at least […]
Prevalence of mental health conditions leading to care proceedings for newborns
A rising number of newborns are becoming part of care proceedings after new research has shown higher levels of mental health difficulties with new mothers. Born into Care research based on data from Cafcass and Cafcass Cymru has demonstrated the rising numbers of newborn babies becoming subject to care proceedings in England and Wales. Linked studies in the […]
LawCare focuses on the impact of grief and loss in the legal profession this November
This November, LawCare is focusing on the profound impact of grief and loss in the legal sector. Grief and loss are the feelings of sadness and pain that people feel when they lose something or someone important to them. This can happen when someone close to them dies, a pregnancy loss occurs, a relationship ends […]
Issues with bank of mum and dad loans
The challenges of rising cost of living, wage growth, and getting on the property ladder has seen a significant increase in financial support offered by parents and grandparents to children. 1 in 3 first time buyers are cohabitees, and according to the Office for National Statistics figures there has been a 20% increase in the […]
