Govt launches recruitment drive for ‘ordinary people’ to become magistrates
The government is calling for “thousands of ordinary people from all walks of life” to help deliver justice by becoming magistrates. The Ministry of Justice said it is looking for “everyday heroes from all backgrounds” to deliver justice in local communities across the country. Over 2,000 extra magistrates have been trained since 2022 and the government intends the latest […]
Brachers completes acquisition of Gill Turner Tucker following Lawfront deal
Kent law firm Brachers has completed the acquisition of fellow Kent firm Gill Turner Tucker. The acquisition comes a year after Brachers’ partnership with private equity-backed Lawfront, in a deal which took the national group of regional law firms past £100 million revenue. The acquisition brings together two firms with deep roots in Kent: Gill […]
VAWG strategy sets ambition, but lacks critical investment
Gemma Sherrington, CEO of domestic abuse charity Refuge, responds to the publication of the government’s Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy. Refuge has long highlighted that for the VAWG Strategy to be truly effective, every government department must play an active, coordinated role. We strongly welcome the cross-government approach to addressing VAWG, which […]