Multinational legal firm supported Women’s Aid and acted for Natwest bank as they see revenue hike
Multinational legal firm Pinsent Masons saw a significant increase in revenue this year alongside providing legal services for high profile UK businesses. Pinsent Masons, who have hundreds of Scotland based staff and have been led by Scottish managing partner Laura Cameron were reported in The Scotsman to have had a 7.2 per cent hike in […]
Law Society supports legal professionals who are targets of protestors as one firm closes after ‘threats of far right violence to staff’
The Law Society has continued it’s vocal support of solicitors in the midst of the UK riots after legal professionals and firms have become the target of threats, with one firm closing it’s doors after ‘threats of far right violence to staff’. Many firms in the country are reported to be on high alert as […]
East London law firm fined over £12,000 for anti-money laundering violations
An east London law firm, Symons Gay & Leland LLP, has been fined £12,636 for violating anti-money laundering regulations, as reported by The Law Society Gazette. The breaches occurred between June 2017 and July 2023, during which the Romford-based practice failed to meet the requirements of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds […]
Analysis from WHO shows a quarter of young women globally have experienced intimate partner violence by the time they are 20
Almost a quarter of girls globally will have experienced intimate partner violence by the time they turn 20 according to a new study published in the Lancet. The latest research into gendered violence in relationships has renewed calls for increased legislative protection for young women and female children, after alarming statistics have revealed that 19 […]
BAME women feel ‘gaslit and stereotyped’ when receiving maternity care
Today it was revealed that BAME women have felt ‘stereotyped and gaslit’ according to reports from several NHS trusts across the country. Analysis has shown a racial gap in maternity care, missing medical records and female patients feel they ‘are not being listened to’. Baroness Gohir stood in the House of Lords today to ask […]
Ex-BBC newsreader Huw Edwards pleads guilty to three counts of making indecent images
Former newsreader Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty in court to three counts of making indecent images of children. Those offences are separate from newspaper allegations last year that he paid a young person for explicit photos. Huw had a prolific career in news and worked for the BBC as a newsreader anchoring current affairs and […]
Woman loses appeal after ex-wife slept with sperm donor behind her back
An Australian woman has lost a Court of Appeal challenge after her name was removed from her child’s birth certificate following revelations that her ex-wife had sex with a sperm donor without her knowledge. In a custody battle between three adults lasting five years, a landmark ruling saw a male granted custody of a lesbian […]
Consultation on child maintenance to enable CMS ‘help to increase the number of children being kept out of poverty’
The Government has today extended a consultation on the Child Maintenance Service to ensure there is suitable time for feedback from external organisations. The consultation, launched in May of this year, is said to be a ‘chance to discuss ways the CMS can help to increase the number of children being kept out of poverty’. […]
Coroner rules that action should be taken after care home death
An inquest was held into the death of a care home resident, resulting in the coroner ruling ‘measures should be taken’ after reports indicated the death could have been prevented. Nadia Persaud, who is the coroner for East London area has reinforced the need for preventative measures in a care home after an inquest on […]
Refuge reiterates domestic abuse ‘is a crime’
Refuge has issued a comment responding to the scale of domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG) after stating that ‘we must reiterate domestic abuse is a crime’ and it is a social issues that needs tackling and is not irreversible. Abigail Ampofo, Interim CEO at Refuge said: “Whilst it is important to […]
Santander leads ban on offensive language after reports that abusers are using banking apps to send death threats
Reports have revealed that domestic abusers have been using the banking reference box to send threatening messages, leading to banks banning the use of profanity on their applications. The Telegraph has reported that Santander and a slew of other banks have now taken the decision to ban all swear words and abusive language when sending […]
Journalists can now report on private law children matters in 16 courts
Court reporting has been extended to enable accredited media and legal bloggers to report on private family law court cases across 16 courts in England and Wales. A pilot launched in January 2023 initially allowed public law cases to be reported on in Cardiff, Leeds, and Carlisle in what was at the time described as […]
Legal Services Consumer Panel survey found that a third of clients ‘do not trust’ their legal services provider to handle a complaint
Today the Legal Services Consumer Panel released the results of it’s 2024 Tracker Survey reports on how consumers are utilising legal services. The survey found that a third (33 per cent) of clients wouldn’t trust their service provider to handle a complaint ‘properly’ with a further 28 per cent concerned that complaining would ‘affect their […]
Industry Reaction – family court reporting extended to private law
Following the news that court reporting has been extended to enable accredited media and legal bloggers to report on private family law court cases, the Law Society of England and Wales and family lawyers have provided their thoughts on the potential impact for both practitioners and the wider public. The pilot was launched in January […]
More than three quarters of the public would support a new law to end child poverty
A post-election poll by the Children’s Charities Coalition shows 78% of people would support the Government introducing a new parliamentary Bill to eradicate child poverty. There are currently 4.3 million children living in poverty, which relates to a range of issues that young people face including mental health and wellbeing, education, and physical health. Families […]
Femicide report shows that at least 147 women were killed by 144 men in the UK
The latest Femicide census has shown that 147 women were killed by 144 men in 2021 when the study was done. The findings, released this year, have shown that 78 (58 per cent) women were killed by a current of former intimate partner, with a two per cent drop since 2009 in instances. 35 women […]
Studies reveal babies of Black ethnicity are shown to be twice as likely to be stillborn
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has renewed its call for urgent action at all levels to end racial and socioeconomic disparities. The call comes following the publication of the latest MBRRACE-UK report which shows that babies of Black ethnicity are more than twice as likely to be stillborn than white babies and worse pregnancy […]
Family Law Conference – Manchester; £99 +VAT (CPD & Continuing Competence)
Following the success of the inaugural Today’s Family Lawyer Private Law Conference in 2023, the next edition will return to Manchester on 20th September 2024. The conference will cover cohabitation reform, the work ongoing around domestic abuse, ToLATA disputes, parental conflict and more. The line up of expert speakers includes cohabitation campaigner Graeme Fraser (William […]
Shabana Mahmood has been named Lord Chancellor and Secretary of state for justice ahead of ’emergency measures’ to reduce prison overcrowding
As Keir Starmer has unveiled the new cabinet it has been confirmed that Shabana Mahmood has been appointed as the new Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, taking the place of Alex Chalk, who was appointed the tittle on June 21 by ex-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Ms Mahmood is the MP for Birmingham Ladywood […]
‘Court can be as bad as the abuse itself’ Mel B’s Family Court petition with Women’s Aid close to reaching 25K signature target
Former Spice Girl and domestic abuse campaigner Melanie Brown MBE, also known as Mel B, has collected almost 25,000 signatures – after launching a petition with charity Women’s Aid for the Judicial College to commit to compulsory ongoing training and the government to implement the recommendations of the Harm Panel Report. The America’s Got Talent […]