Irwin Mitchell has announced it will combine with Scotland-based law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie in an effort to strengthen its presence north of the border. The two firms working in collaboration will provide a “Read More
Parental alienation is a “handy tool for abusers” and a “national scandal”, a new study conducted by the BBC and the University of Manchester has suggested. The BBC exposed dozens of cases where children were Read More
Hundreds of domestic abuse perpetrators are to be given electronic tags upon release from prison in a move to better protect victims and survivors. The Ministry of Justice said under its new scheme, which will Read More
The Family Justice Council (FJC) has released draft guidance by its Working Group on responding to alienating behaviour. The guidance is designed to assist the Family Court at whatever stage of the proceedings the issue Read More
SRA regulation of CILEX lawyers risks confusing consumers when trying to choose the right legal services, the Law Society of England and Wales has said. This comes in response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Read More
Mr Justice Mostyn praised the “outstanding” advocacy of lawyers involved in a highly complex recent financial remedy case as he prepares to draw the curtain on his judicial career. Susan Nancy Baker v Andrew Hartill Read More
Delays and shortages mean children in need of mental health crisis care are often being looked after by local authority children’s services teams and the courts while others turn to drugs, according to new Read More
Housing associations, social landlords, and developers in England are being urged to allow childminders to work in their rented properties, to help encourage entry into the profession and increase availability of childcare for parents. Children Read More
Salaries for lawyers who moved firms last year increased by three times as much as those for lawyers who stayed loyal to their firms, according to new research by legal recruitment consultancy Realm Recruit. As Read More
An artificial intelligence (AI) platform claiming to provide an “innovative legal aid service” has expanded its service into a mobile application. LawMate.AI uses technology to provide legal information and answer questions based on legal Read More
Shocking new data has revealed the number of Sexual Communication with a Child offences last year (2022/23) was nearly double the number seen in 2017/18 when the offence first came into force. Specifically, 6,350 instances of the offence Read More
Providers working in civil legal aid are now able to access a new financial eligibility tool called “check if your client qualifies for legal aid” (CCQ), the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) has announced. Assessments of Read More
Manchester United Football Club’s decision not to keep Mason Greenwood following allegations including attempted rape and assault is “a relief for many survivors of domestic and sexual abuse”, says Women’s Aid. The footballer, Read More
National law firm Irwin Mitchell has announced that its Group Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Tucker, passed away last Wednesday following an “unexpected illness”. Tucker had been part of Irwin Mitchell for nearly 40 years, joining the Read More
The Drive Partnership, a coalition of groups working on the response to domestic abuse, has announced a rebrand. The Drive Partnership is a partnership between Respect, Safelives, and Social Finance. They came together in 2015 around Read More
Ofsted has issued a fresh warning against the placement of vulnerable children, including those subject to deprivation of liberty orders, in unregistered children’s homes. Children subject to deprivation of liberty (DoL) orders have complex Read More
The government has announced £26 million of new specialist support measures for victims of rape and sexual violence. The fund has been awarded to 62 specialist services over the next two years. Projects that will benefit include Read More
Aspiring solicitors should be paid £23,122 outside of London and £26,068 in London for qualifying work experience (QWE) for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) or during their training contract, the Law Society of England and Wales has Read More
The UK could withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights in an effort to push through its small boats policy – a move that has been described by the Law Society as “using a sledgehammer Read More
Legal aid means testing has been removed for certain family cases as of 3rd August 2023, the Legal Aid Agency has announced. Specifically, means testing will no longer be required for: Under 18s applying for Legal Read More
- Family law update – changes to Family Procedure Rules strengthening non-court dispute resolution
- The importance of performance management over appraisals
- Factors influencing organisations’ decisions to bring cases to the civil and family courts
- High profile firm support lawyer after online divorce mistake
- Paedophiles could be stripped of parental rights after mother spent £30K to protect young daughter
- The ‘Pathfinder’ Court for children – a hindrance or opportunity?
- Divorce in decline – marital bliss or a harsher reality?
- Coercive and Controlling Behaviour – Where Are We?
- Ofsted report of Court advisory ‘outstanding’
