More firms named as Legal Ombudsman publishes second tranche of complaints decisions
The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) has published the next round of its public interest decisions as part of efforts to create ‘greater transparency and accountability’ in legal services. In the latest naming and shaming, complaints relating to pricing transparency, poor advice, holding on to client monies, and a barrister who had failed to provide an outline […]
Legal sector faces ‘turning point’ as more than half anticipate leaving their role within the next 5 years due to overload and burnout
The legal sector faces a turning point as more than half of people responding to a survey on their mental health and wellbeing said they anticipated leaving their role within the next five years, and a third said they anticipated leaving the legal sector completely as the normalisation of overworking has played a sizeable role […]
50% reduction in number of legal aid funded family mediators
There has been a 50% fall in the number of family mediators offering legal aid since 2018 meaning it is ‘increasingly difficult for the public to access legal aid for family mediation’ according to a new report from the Family Mediation Council published as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations. The report goes on to […]
Landmark decision sees separated Scottish couple adopt sibling
A Scottish court has ruled a separated couple who had previously cohabited could adopt the sibling of their adopted child in a ruling which could encourage English courts to adopt a flexible and more pragmatic approach to adoption In a first of its kind ruling, the Court of Session Opinion ruled in favour of the […]
Courts continuing to fail children as timelines remain unmet
The latest Ministry of Justice (MoJ) figures show children continue to be ‘trapped’ by the courts system, with decision times on public law cases still in excess of the 26 week time limit. There were 7,123 children involved in new public law cases from April to June 2025 according to figure published in the last […]
Domestic abuse agenda lacks momentum as government commits to just 10 of 66 recommendations
The government’s ambition to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) lacks momentum amid calls for reassurance it remains a priority from Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales Dame Nicole Jacobs. The commissioner was responding to the government’s response to ‘Victims in their own right? Babies, children and young people’s experience of domestic abuse’, […]