Supreme Court rules ‘woman’ in Equality Act refers to biological sex in landmark judgment
In a landmark ruling, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the 2010 Equality Act refer strictly to biological sex. The judgment, delivered by Lord Hodge, represents a legal development with broad implications for how sex and gender are interpreted in UK law. It follows a long-running legal challenge […]
Insights from new book: How listening, not talking, can transform co-parenting
In her latest book The Co-Parenting Method: Six Steps to Raise Happy Kids After Separation and Divorce, family communication expert Marcie Shaoul delivers a powerful message – “when we change the way we speak with our co-parent, we change the whole dynamic of the conversation”. The Co-Parent Way is a co-parenting methodology developed by Shaoul; […]
High Court Judgment in Safety Valve Legal Challenge
The High Court handed down its judgment in the case of The King v Bristol City Council and Devon County Council, dismissing a legal challenge brought by families against the Safety Valve Agreement between Bristol City Council and Devon County Council. The case centred on the concern that measures introduced under the Safety Valve Agreement—aimed […]
UK government confirms no plans to ban international surrogacy travel
In response to growing concerns around paid surrogacy arrangements in economically disadvantaged countries, the UK Government has clarified its position, confirming that it does not intend to ban individuals from travelling abroad to pursue surrogacy. The question was raised in the House of Lords by Baroness Manzoor, a Conservative peer, who asked whether the Government […]
New campaign calls for legal reform to recognise pets as family, not property
A new petition is calling on the Government to reform outdated laws that treat pets as property in Court cases. Launched by Cooper & Co Solicitors of Canterbury, a firm which has been acting for pet owners since the 1990’s, the campaign aims to reshape how Courts handle pet-related cases including tug of love cases […]
Legal Ombudsman plans £20m overhaul to cut backlog and boost legal sector standards
The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is set to undergo a transformation in 2025/26, due to a proposed £20 million budget – a significant 11.4% increase from the previous year. The move is part of a new phase in LeO’s three-year strategy to tackle persistent demand, improve service delivery, and raise standards across the legal profession in […]
Marriage evolves, so should your prenup?
Prenuptial agreements (PNAs) are always ‘hot topic’ for family lawyers and are rarely out of the legal headlines. The Law Commission’s scoping report published in December 2014 has ensured there is no sign of this changing. The Law Commission were specifically asked to look at whether the issue of nuptial agreements needed to be reviewed […]
The Evolving Landscape of Legal Recruitment and Employment
The legal sector, traditionally known for its steadfastness, is undergoing a profound transformation. As a recruitment agency specialising in this dynamic field, we’ve witnessed firsthand the seismic shifts reshaping how firms attract, retain, and engage talent. Three months into our journey, we’re sharing our insights on the evolving landscape. One of the most polarising debates […]
