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Addressing miscarriages of justice: A closer look at compensation claims

Over the eight-year period from April 2016 to March 2024, England and Wales saw a total of 591 applications for compensation due to miscarriages of justice

CILEX (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) has sounded the alarm, asserting that the conveyancing process in England is in dire need of substantial reform, labeling it as "inefficient and ineffective."

In response to the Levelling up, Housing and Communities Committee's inquiry into buying and selling homes, CILEX has proposed sweeping changes to streamline the process and enhance consumer protection

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has taken a pioneering step in promoting inclusivity and accessibility

With approximately one in five individuals in the UK living with a disability, including conditions such as visual impairments and dyslexia, ensuring accessibility to online resources is paramount

Asbestos-related lung cancer sufferers are being denied full compensation due to legal discrepancies

This International Workers’ Memorial Day, observed on Sunday 28 April, experts in industrial diseases are raising their voices in unison, advocating for a crucial alteration in legislation

Risk of further delays and privacy breaches in 'Open Justice' plans, warns APIL

Campaign group APIL (the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) has raised concerns over proposals to grant non-parties access to court documents in civil proceedings, warning of potential delays and privacy breaches

Clarity needed on proposed legislation to protect neurodivergent individuals

The Law Society of Scotland has called for greater clarity regarding the objectives of new legislation aimed at safeguarding neurodivergent individuals and those with learning disabilities

Sunny spring celebration: New Scottish solicitors honoured at admissions ceremony

In a picturesque spring morning in Edinburgh, over 50 new Scottish solicitors were formally inducted into the legal profession at a heartwarming admissions ceremony

EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: 79% of companies are confident that compliance is achievable

But two thirds of businesses say they face challenges in complying with the Directive

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