Budget may have ‘profound and immediate’ impact on separating couples
The accidental publication of the content of the budget by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) nearly made more headlines than the content of Labour’s much-anticipated budget which threatened fireworks and delivered ‘no return to austerity’ and a promise ‘the wealthiest will contribute the most’ to filling the gap in the public finances. After weeks […]
Domestic abuse-related offences accounted for more than 15% of all crimes recorded by police in the last year
Domestic abuse continues to cast a long shadow across England and Wales said one family law professional as the latest data on the prevalence of domestic abuse in society was revealed in the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. Alarmingly, domestic abuse-related offences accounted for more than 15% of all crimes recorded by police […]
Harmful rhetoric and mistrust of legal profession undermine the rule of law, House of Lords report finds
The rule of law is under threat from a lack of access to justice, mistrust of the legal profession and politicians, and a lack of education and knowledge, according to a new report from the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution. The report – the result of a nine-month long inquiry including 14 […]
Plans to scrap jury trials for most crimes go too far, Law Society says
Just days after the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution warned of increasing distrust in the legal system that placed the rule of law under threat, Secretary of State for Justice David Lammy is set to propose the scrapping of jury trials for most crimes. Under the proposals, juries will only decide murder, […]
CILEX granted permission to appeal Mazur ruling
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) has been granted permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal against the Mazur judgment. Although not party to the original proceedings, CILEX applied for permission earlier this month, relying on the Court of Appeal’s discretion to permit an appeal brought by a person adversely affected by the […]
Support LawTech and reassess reserved activities to boost legal sector, MoJ report finds
The legal sector of the future will be centred on tech-driven cross-border solutions built around individual needs, according to a new report commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. The report also questions whether reserved activities ‘continue to make sense in an increasingly digital world’. The report, produced by specialist legal advisory firm Hook Tangaza, offers […]
Protecting personal injury trusts in divorce – When two legal disciplines collide
When a person receives compensation for a serious injury, whether through a road traffic collision, an accident, negligence or medical malpractice, these funds are intended to cover long-term care needs including medical expenses, rehabilitation and lost earnings. However, without the right legal protections in place, a personal injury award can become vulnerable during key life […]
How working with universities is helping firms attract the partners of tomorrow
Recruitment and retention; almost always one of the top three items on the agenda at every partners meeting. Collaboration between education and industry could help professionals bridge the gap and identify new recruits at an earlier stage in their development. So say Jonathan Whettingsteel Partner and Head of Family Law at Dutton Gregory, and Brad […]