Nuffield publishes strategy to revamp ‘disempowering’ family court system
The family justice system “is not working as it should” according to a new five-year strategy report published by the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory. “The family justice system makes life-changing decisions about tens of thousands of children’s lives each year – often because their parents are unable to agree on their care, or because the […]
DSIT launches AI Growth Lab to target legal services innovation
The Legal Services Board (LSB) and Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) will play key roles in the newly established AI Growth Lab, a government-led advisory sandbox intended to accelerate the development and deployment of AI products and services. Legal services is the first sector to participate in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) […]
LSB appoints new director of strategy, policy and engagement
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has appointed Jelena Lentzos as director of strategy, policy and engagement. She will lead the LSB’s strategy, policy, and research teams at what the organisation said is a “pivotal moment for legal services regulation”, defined by “rapid change, growing consumer need, and significant opportunity for sector-wide growth”. Lentzos previously served […]