Law Society calls for clear plan to roll out ombudsman’s new complaints model
The Law Society of England and Wales has welcomed the Legal Ombudsman’s (LeO) proposed model complaints resolution procedure (MCRP), but warned the organisation must be clear on how the strategy will be rolled out. Last month, the LeO launched a call for input on its draft MCRP, a new framework aimed at improving the consistency […]
Why education is the key to improving access to arbitration – Sir Jonathan Cohen
Sir Jonathan Cohen, barrister and a former High Court judge, explains the importance of arbitration in family law disputes and asks why this valuable resource remains under-utilised. A new campaign by the Family Lawyers Arbitrators Group (FLAG) aims to improve public understanding and awareness of family arbitration as an effective alternative to court litigation […]
X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside)
Helen Nettleship, barrister at 42BR Barristers, explores the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of X and Y on non-molestation orders. When the Supreme Court handed down judgment in the matter of X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) UKSC/2025/0039 on 22 April 2026, dismissing the appeal from the Court […]