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Government announces new measures to combat child sexual abuse

People who work with children will be legally required to report child sexual abuse

Pre-recorded evidence by rape victims found to improve the court experience

Rape cases before the Crown Court double since the was launched Rape Review

Legal Services Board publishes new business plan

The business plan includes several new workstreams

Government announces lifeline payments for victims fleeing domestic abuse

Domestic abuse survivors to receive payments to help them leave abusive relationships

Water companies that pollute the water environment could face unlimited fines

Consultation to be launched on strengthening the ability to sanction water companies

Private client: addressing long-term care fees

Lisa Morgan explains how to avoid the financial burden of an incorrect assessment of a patient's care needs

Climate change: ESG trends in Australia

Kenneth Lee and Thomas Kim explore how Australian regulators and investors are approaching ESG, greenwashing and the net-zero challenge

Government publishes new economic crime plan

The plan aims to improve the system-wide response to economic crime over the next three years