Financial Remedies- Standish Takeaways
Ashley Murray, retired family law barrister, provides a breakdown of the 2025 judgment in Standish v Standish, offering expert insight into its implications for financial remedies on divorce
Should Professionals Found Guilty of Child Abuse Be Named? Family Court Ruling Sparks Safeguarding Debate
In an exclusive article for our trusted legal partner Cansford Labs, John Bolch explores the recent Family Court decision not to name a teacher and barrister found responsible for the abuse and neglect of their adopted children.
Government Commits to Decriminalising Rough Sleeping after 200 Years
The Government will repeal the Vagrancy Act 1824 by Spring 2026, ending the criminalisation of rough sleeping. Manjinder Kaur Atwal and her team at Duncan Lewis Solicitors examine the implications of this reform and how they can support those at risk of homelessness.
Trans Migrants Face Additional Immigration Document Hurdles
James Packer, Public Law Director at Duncan Lewis, highlights how digital barriers and systemic discrimination is denying vulnerable people their basic rights.
Home Office White Paper Unveils Major Immigration Reforms
The UK’s new immigration reforms mark a major policy shift. In this article, Vicash Ramkissoon of Duncan Lewis Solicitors explains the key changes.
Does the Hague Convention Adequately Protect Children in Cases of Abuse?
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is designed to prevent parental abduction by swiftly returning children to their habitual residence. But does it always serve the child’s best interests? Chartered Legal Executive Rebecca De Stefano examines growing concerns that the Convention, particularly Article 13(b), may fall short in protecting children from domestic abuse, coercive control, and other complex risks.
Vulnerable Girls No Longer to be Placed in Young Offender Institutions
Following a review by Suzanne Hancock of vulnerable young girls in YOIs, Lily Grimshaw of Duncan Lewis comments upon the recent decision made by the MoJ that vulnerable girls will no longer be placed in YOIs.
Court of Appeal Clarifies Home Office Duties in Immigration Detention of Vulnerable Adults
Duncan Lewis’ Niaz Sabaghchian reports on the Court of Appeal ruling on Home Office immigration detention policy, affirming rights of vulnerable detainees and duty to consult.
‘Martyn’s Law’ Given Royal Assent
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports: Martyn’s Law now in force, setting new UK standards for venue security and public safety preparedness
Hillsborough Families Renew Calls for Legal Overhaul Amid Fears Labour Will Row Back on Pledge
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports: Hillsborough families urge leaders to back a full duty of candour law amid fears of Labour backtracking.
The No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) Policy: Impacts and Reforms
Duncan Lewis’ Amrita Sandhu explores the impact of the UK’s No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) policy, proposed reforms, and how legal support can assist migrants facing financial hardship and exclusion.
UK Supreme Court Faces Defining Moment in Car Finance Commission Case
The Supreme Court reviews a key case on car finance commissions, with £44bn at stake. A ruling could reshape transparency and industry practices
Conveyancing Firms Urged to Prepare for Increase in Complaints Amid SDLT Changes
Conveyancing firms are being warned of rising complaints as SDLT thresholds drop. The Legal Ombudsman urges better communication to prevent disputes.
LawCare’s London Legal Walk 2025
On Tuesday 17 June at 3pm LawCare are lacing up their walking shoes for the London Legal Walk – and they’d love for you to join them! Read more to sign up
Spotlight on LMP Legal – Bringing the law to life
We are excited to feature LMP Legal in our spotlight series this April discussing the fantastic work that the firm does in the transport and logistics industry to bring the law to life.
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