‘Substantial minority’ of parents return to court in private law proceedings amid support concerns
Almost a third of parents in England and two fifths of parents in Wales return to court in private law proceedings, data from the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory reveals. According to Ministry of Justice figures, over 80,000 children were involved in private family law proceedings in 2025, with most involving child arrangements for separated parents […]
SRA expands executive leadership team
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced two new appointments to its executive leadership team. Alan Evans joins the regulator as its new executive director, general counsel, risk and compliance and will take up his post in October. Kate O’Neill joined as executive director, communications and external affairs in May. The SRA announced changes to […]