LAA says data breach goes as far back as 2007
The cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency could have been bigger than first thought with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) now admitting it thinks data as far back as 2007 could have been compromised. The attack occurred on 23rd April 2025 and was first reported in early May this year. A subsequent update later […]
Legal Aid Agency say the portal could be back online in September
The Legal Aid Agency has said its systems could be back online in September with a brand new system currently being built to replace the compromised system hacked into by criminals in April of this year. In May the Legal Aid Agency said it had been the victim of a cyber attack, but did not […]
MoJ considers interest on client account to fund access to justice
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is inviting Legal aid providers to a discussion on using interest on client account to fund access to justice. According to email correspondence firms are invite to roundtable discussions next month to explore ‘innovative approaches’ to funding for legal services. ‘There are significant demand and pressures on the justice system […]
More cohabitation, fewer marriages, and more older people live alone
There are fewer marriages, more families choosing to cohabit, and more people who live alone in retirement according to recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The ‘Families and households in the UK: 2024’ report provides estimates of families and household types, including people living alone in the UK in 2024. The numbers […]
Cafcass report uplift in overall new cases referred to service
In June 2025 Cafcass reported they received 4,780 new children’s cases, at a rate of 228 children’s cases per working day; an uplift compared to 12 months previously when there were 200 children’s cases received per working day. Over the past 12 months the service has achieved a reduction in overall cases with a fall […]
Changes to first-tier complaints requirements risks ‘over-regulation’ – The Law Society
Proposed changes to first-tier complaints handling, which could include requirements to publish complaints information to clients in a ‘clear, accessible and prominent place’ on firms’ websites, have been criticised by The Law Society. Responding to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s ‘Changing our requirements on first-tier complaints’ consultation which runs until 1st August, Law Society president Richard […]
‘Ill judged remark’ lands family judge with formal advice for misconduct
A judge has been issued with formal advice for misconduct after a comment made during proceedings could have displayed bias or prejudice. Her Honour Judge Kharin Cox (HHJ Cox) was admonished by The Lady Chief Justice after a comment made in court amount to a ‘questioning of the complainant’s immigration status’ after a party to […]