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Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced the biggest ever increase to adult social care funding as part of his Autumn Statement, aiming for “stability, growth, and public services”. Specifically, there will be additional
New data from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has once again highlighted the devastating delays and backlogs that continue to hamper the family courts. As of September, the backlog is sitting at 110,425 cases
The Women and Equalities Committee has launched a new inquiry into so-called honour-based abuse in an effort to better understand and prevent violence against women and girls. The Committee will be looking to gather information
The Commission on Young Lives has published its long-awaited report, “Hidden in Plain Sight”, which proposes a “national plan of action” to support vulnerable teenagers and reduce adversity, exploitation, and harm. Formed in September 2021,
Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza has called for improved support for children seeking asylum in the UK – here’s what she had to say. As Children’s Commissioner for England, it is my statutory duty
At the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s (OSCE) recent Human Dimension Conference, Eily Craig, UK delegation to the OSCE, voiced the UK’s deep concern about rising reports of gender-based violence in Putin’s illegal
Domestic Abuse Commissioner Nicole Jacobs has written to the new Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt calling for urgent and immediate action on the “national emergency” that is domestic abuse – or risk a “devastating
The legal sector is in danger of a surge in cyber-attacks due to a sharp rise in staff using unsecured networks for work, according to new analysis. Employees are increasingly using unsecured public Wi-Fi hotspots
The Law Society of England and Wales has issued damning criticism of the contents of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill currently going through parliament. Proposals within the Bill include the “sunset clause”,
Two of the firms within the Metamorph legal consortium – MLL Limited and Beaumont ABS Limited – are said to be facing a new winding-up petition amidst claims that executive chairman Tony Stockdale has ended
The government has rejected almost all proposals for cohabitation law reform put forward in the Women and Equalities Committee’s recent report. The report highlighted the lack of legal protection afforded to cohabiting couples, with Resolution
New figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed a striking 9.6% rise in divorces between 2020 and 2021. Specifically, there were 103,592 divorces granted in England and Wales in 2020, rising
The Public Law Working Group (PLWG) has released the Interim Supervision Order Report for consultation from 1st-30th November. The PLWG is consulting on proposals to law, policy, and practice in relation to supervision orders made
The number of reports received by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regarding potential breaches of money laundering regulations fell by 8% from 273 to 252 between the 2021/22 financial year and the year prior, new
The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) has confirmed that changes to its Scheme Rules, which will aim to make it harder for clients to complain about legal services, will come into effect on 1st April 2023. One
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Mrs Justice Falk as a Lady Justice of Appeal in the Court of Appeal, the Ministry of Justice has announced. Such appointments are made by His
The Law Society of England and Wales has launched a new Junior Solicitors Network (JSN) in an effort to “engage and support junior solicitors, talk about the pressing issues they face, and provide easy access
The Legal Service Board (LSB) has published a new approach to regulatory performance. It invites the front line legal regulators to take the lead on demonstrating that they are well-led and have an effective approach
A new campaign to improve the rights of employees undergoing fertility treatment has this week been launched in Parliament as part of National Fertility Awareness Week. Here’s all you need to know on how you
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published a long-awaited report on its findings, recommending a string of reforms including the removal of the three-year limitation period for personal injury claims brought by victims.
The Home Office has launched a new campaign – “ENOUGH – Violence Against Women And Girls” – in its latest effort to tackle sexual or physical abuse or violence against women and girls. The campaign
President of the Law Society of England and Wales Lubna Shuja has urged new prime minister Rishi Sunak to abandon the Bill of Rights Bill, which she says represents a “lurch backwards for British justice”.
Despite firms and individuals becoming increasingly conscious of the importance of cybersecurity, new analysis has revealed that inadequate disposal of data and digital devices is posing a potentially catastrophic threat. Gone are the days where
Rishi Sunak has been declared as the new leader of the Conservative party and therefore the next prime minister of the United Kingdom. This comes as Penny Mordaunt, the other Conservative candidate to officially announce
Liz Truss has announced her resignation as prime minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Conservative Party. In doing so, she becomes the shortest-serving prime minister in history with her reign having ended
The government has announced that thousands of domestic abuse victims will be able to access free legal advice and representation under new changes to the legal aid system introduced earlier this week. This comes in
President of the Family Division Sir Andrew McFarlane is to lead a review of the regulation and legitimacy of court-appointed experts in particular where they are connected to allegations of parental alienation. This comes after
New research from the Family Law Menopause Project and Newson Health Research and Education has found that a striking seven in 10 women (73%) blame menopause for their divorce, despite its role and importance within
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that almost all tax measures included in the mini-budget will be reversed. Hunt’s predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng, whom he replaced only days ago, had announced a series of
Nuffield Family Justice Observatory has provided an update on the progress of the national deprivation of liberty court, which was launched in July 2022 by the President of the Family Division Sir Andrew McFarlane. The
Jeremy Hunt has been confirmed as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, becoming the fifth person to occupy Number 11 Downing Street since 2019. This comes as Kwasi Kwarteng was pushed out of Truss’ government
The Law Society of England and Wales has confirmed that Lubna Shuja was this week inaugurated as its 178th president, becoming the first Asian, first Muslim, and seventh female president of the Society. This is
All-party law reform group JUSTICE has published its latest report – “Improving Access to Justice for Separating Families”. It makes 43 ambitious but realistic recommendations related to child arrangements problems and their resolution in England
The charity Mothers’ Union has joined together in partnership with Women’s Aid to support the Come Together to End Domestic Abuse campaign, urging everyone to play their part in ending domestic abuse. Women’s Aid estimate
The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has published a report detailing her vision for children’s mental health as part of a wider effort to improve children’s health, wellbeing, and care. Here’s what
London-based Burgess Mee Family Law has advised on a reported precedent-setting forum case that impacts divorcing internationals based in the UAE. The Burgess Mee team, led by partner Natalie Sutherland and assisted by senior associate