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Violence in residential care: risk assessment, training and employer liability

A recent judgment involving a support worker injured by a service user highlights the importance of behaviour-specific risk assessments, effective training, clear communication and appropriate...

UK leads way in disrupting sanctions evasion network

The UK is intensifying efforts to undermine Russian sanctions evasion networks while calling for global cooperation

Government's prison capacity plan criticised

Revolving Doors has responded to the Government's £110m funding announcement, urging a focus on demand reduction instead of simply expanding prison capacity

Millions invested in future legal talent

The Government is investing £1.5 million annually to enhance training for aspiring criminal barristers through 100 extra pupillages

Prime Minister protects victims with reforms

The Prime Minister has blocked sentencing changes for serious crimes, ensuring offenders remain incarcerated longer

Modern slavery reform: Why transparency alone cannot prevent forced labour

The Government’s proposed reforms to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act strengthen corporate reporting, but stopping forced labour will ultimately require a shift from...

SJ Interview: Thom Brooks

Thom Brooks discusses fairer citizenship policy, immigration and sentencing

Looking beyond the label

Birketts strengthens ecclesiastical team with new hires

Birketts, a leading UK law firm, has enriched its Ecclesiastical team with Patti Russell and Ann Beswick joining from September 1 to bolster their services...

Thomson Snell & Passmore advises on transaction

Thomson Snell & Passmore has successfully advised Newman Pearce & Partners on its acquisition by Clear Group