Victims state orders “aren’t worth the paper they’re written on” Government figures for domestic abuse protection orders shows prosecutions for breaching protective orders have fallen by 40% in recent years, despite reported breaches rising. These
The Law Society of England and Wales has launched a diversity and inclusion (D&I) framework to serve as a roadmap for workplaces to develop and deliver a strategic approach to D&I. Law Society president I.
10 reasons why you should contact LawCare Legal mental health charity LawCare is asking the legal community to tell ten friends or colleagues about their support service this World Mental Health Day. The charity, which
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is consulting on the arrangements and rules of an SRA-run indemnity scheme to provide future consumer protection for post six year negligence in the form of post six year run-off
The Department for Education (DfE) have provided an update to Today’s Family Lawyer on the implementation of its Adoption Strategy and criticism of the adoption system. In July 2021 the Department for Education announced an
A briefing form the “Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel” has been released as part of a series of publications to highlight work undertaken from safeguarding partners and those working in child protection. The Domestic Abuse
More than half of domestic homicides also experienced coercive and controlling behaviour A study has revealed the extent of victims killed by their current or ex-partners. The study by Manchester Metropolitan University reviewed more than
Overwhelming majority of social workers claim domestic violence and divorces set to increase Due to rising energy bills nine in 10 social workers are warning that cases of domestic violence are set to rise. Following
LexRex have announced two webinars to help firms looking to improve their rankings in legal directories. The two free webinars will talk to experts in the legal directory field who will aim to provide insight
Scheme demonstrates positive results at halfway point of six-month trial The majority of companies who have taken part in a trial of the four-day working week have stated they will likely keep the policy past
During a discussion hosted by Women in Wills on Thursday, the average lawyer, according to Lawcare, experiences a higher risk of burnout compared to the average worker. It was also revealed that half of family
Labour announces plans to introduce rape courts and a register those guilty of domestic violence Labour have announced plans to tackle the rising number violent crimes committed against women and girls. The plans, which were
A new ruling by the Ministry of Justice has been passed to grant UAE courts the power to enforce judgments passed in civil and financial cases in English courts. The decision was made following the
The very best of the paralegal profession was celebrated at the annual National Paralegal Awards hosted by the Professional Paralegal Register on Thursday 22nd September 2022. The awards ceremony, which is now in its fourth
Mother of four stated “life would not be worth living” if she lost her children A mother of four children committed suicide after she feared losing her children during divorce proceedings. Kelly Higgins, who was
Few couples are using joint divorce applications as part of a government scheme to avoid “unnecessary finger-pointing” Government figures show that few couples are using a new provision entitling those seeking a divorce to avoid
Sheridans has announced a new partner has joined their firm. Priya Palanivel has joined Sheridans as a partner. Palanivel is a family lawyer and mediator, who joins from Rayden Solicitors. In Legal 500 2022 Priya
The woman was forced to share her bed due to overcrowded living conditions The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) have found that the council did not do enough to help a woman living
AIIC Group rebrand comes at time of significant transformation for the consumer-focused legal services group AIIC Holdings (“AIIC”), the holding company behind leading independent law firm Taylor Rose MW, today announces a full rebranding setting
Women and doctors have questioned what kinds of abortions are allowed after Roe v Wade As many states in America have introduced a partial ban on abortions many questions have risen as to what kinds
The National Paralegal Awards, hosted by the PPR is taking place on Thursday 22nd September at the Iconic Grand Hotel Birmingham. This year there are 18 hotly contested categories with trophies up for grabs. This
New research has revealed that alternative law firms (ALF) are growing at a faster pace than their traditional counterparts – and there are even suggestions that up to a quarter of lawyers could work at
The Court of Appeal has judged that parents should have been allowed to find a lawyer, rather than represent themselves in a case involving the withdrawal of treatment to their seriously ill child. The parents
Abortion, gender-based violence, transgender laws, and more – how will Liz Truss’ cabinet approach the issues of the day within family law? Having been named as UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss has been tasked
A Private Member’s Bill is seeking to end women on maternity leave being forced into redundancy. The Bill comes after an investigation found that women on maternity leave are being denied their rights under the
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has established an SRA-run indemnity scheme meaning that existing Solicitors Indemnity Fund arrangements, as operated by the Solicitors Indemnity Fund Limited (SIFL), will be replaced with SRA-run indemnity arrangements from September
The cost of living crisis has resulted in many couples becoming detached, however, due to financial constraints many couples cannot afford to get divorced or separated. Due to debt and stresses from affording essentials it
Salaries for junior family lawyers are increasing faster than those of their more qualified counterparts, according to new research. As part of its annual salary research conducted in the spring, Realm Recruit found that the
Jacqueline Brown spoke at The Legal Iconoclasts Expo on value-based pricing and its introduction at her firm Lynn & Brown Lawyers Pty Ltd. Value-based pricing provides a new form of payment for clients whereby costs
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has produced new guidance on the issue of sexual misconduct within law firms. The guidance sets out what it expects from firms and individuals and illustrates the types of behaviours
A mother from Croydon has claimed a psychologist assigned to her by the court was not properly regulated. She stated the psychologist’s assessment should be removed from her case, which involves a dispute with her
Divorce lawyers have stated there have been a large increase in the amount of divorces, mainly because of the ongoing cost of living crisis. The managing associate for Cripps law firm, Nick Gova, said “the
A report has found there are significant barriers for older men seeking help for domestic abuse. The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales stated this may place these people in danger of not only physical, but
The government have announced that training opportunities will be made available for social care staff to develop their careers over the next three years. This comes as part of a £500 million support package for
The Home Office have opened a consultation to garner the public’s views over the creation of a new criminal offence for incidences of public sexual harassment. The “Public Sexual Harassment Offence” will look to target
HM Courts and Tribunal Service’s latest court statistics have shown that there is an increase in the backlog of Crown Court cases, despite a previous reduction. This has worsened an already tumultuous situation for those