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18 Sept 2024

The potential for pro bono to build a case for a better funded legal aid system

Following her appointment as Head of Pro Bono and Counsel at Farrer & Co, Rhian Lewis shares her experience of becoming a pro bono solicitor, her approach to spearheading the pro bono practice at her new firm and explains the value of firms offering pro bono services not only in terms of access to justice, but also in regard to employee retention and the rise of responsible business

26 Jul 2024

Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse and civil claims: is time up for the Limitation Act?

Chris Ratcliffe, Senior Lecturer in Law at Nottingham Law School, asks whether civil claims arising from child sexual abuse should continue to be governed by the same three-year limitation period as general personal injury claims

12 Jul 2024

Concerns raised regarding the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service in family care proceedings

Max Konarek, Partner and Joint Head of the Family & Childcare Department at GT Stewart Solicitors, shares his thoughts on the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service and what it might mean for care proceedings

21 Jun 2024

The ‘promise’ of a Royal Commission

Ed Vickers KC, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, asks which political party is going to have the courage to acknowledge the extent of the crisis in the criminal justice system and act to find solutions?

13 Jun 2024

Top-up fees for the ongoing cost of care

Lisa Morgan, a partner at Hugh James, assesses the increase and impact of top-up fees being imposed in relation to a relative’s care costs, and recent rulings by the ombudsman

6 May 2024

Domestic abuse in financial remedy proceedings

Olivia Piercy and Anita Mehta ask whether it is the time to discuss some of the outstanding issues concerning economic abuse in family law proceedings

25 Apr 2024

Rape Review progress report: ‘could do better’

Kate Chanter and Bethan Cowlam pick apart the government’s progress report

18 Apr 2024

Criminal injuries compensation case examines life expectancy

A case before the First Tier Tribunal - Criminal Injuries Compensation has provided practitioners with important guidance on life expectancy