Social media to be banned for under-16s under secondary legislation
The government has announced that social media platforms will be blocked from offering services to under-16s. The move follows Australia’s social media ban which came into force in January. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the UK will go further to protect children with additional restrictions, such as live streaming and strangers communicating with children. […]
New family law service aims to tackle misunderstandings around neurodiversity
A service launched by TV Edwards Solicitors aims to address the trauma, unfair parental blame and unmet needs neurodivergent parents experience in the family justice system. The London-based firm’s Neurodiversity Aware Family Law service team will be led by Alia Lewis (pictured), an award-winning child protection solicitor and parent of an autistic child with additional […]
Deprivation of liberty redefined by Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court has handed down a significant judgment which reshapes how deprivation of liberty is assessed for people who lack capacity to make decisions about their care and living arrangements with immediate effect. John Davies, senior associate in Hugh James’ Private Wealth Disputes team, explores the significant practical and legal issues that will arise […]