Specialist rape courts to be rolled out in England and Wales
The prime minister has announced that specialist rape courts will be rolled out across England and Wales over the next two years. Rape cases will also be prioritised in the courts, in a bid to tacke uncertainty and delays for survivors. In 2025, rape cases took an average of 424 days to complete once they […]
Government creates national taskforce for tackling misogyny
The government has launched a new national taskforce to root out misogyny from across society, chaired by the minister for women and equalities, Bridget Phillipson (pictured). The taskforce will bring together experts from across the country to discuss the lived experiences of women and girls and to ask how the government can tackle harmful attitudes […]
Law Society says government’s AML plans risk ‘increased burden’ for solicitors
The Law Society of England and Wales has welcomed the government’s new anti-money laundering and recovery strategy, but has warned about the potential for “increased burden” and duplication of work for solicitors and firms. The Anti-money laundering and asset recovery strategy 2026 – 2029 sets out the government’s £550 million-backed core objectives for defending the […]