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UK's mediation voucher scheme rescues thousands from courtroom chaos

Over 27,000 UK families find solace in amicable separations, saving costs and sparing children from courtroom battles

CILEX critiques government's criminal legal aid reforms

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) voices concerns over the inadequacy of proposed reforms to criminal legal aid

UK business leaders commit to support pro bono legal cases

This marks a significant stride towards corporate responsibility and enhanced access to justice

Scottish Parliament divided over juryless rape trials

The Scottish Government's proposal for juryless rape trials faces scrutiny as a parliamentary report reveals division and flaws

Representation orders rise in magistrates’ court by 7% and Crown Court by 11%, with increasing workload trends

The data is shedding light on legal proceedings and the demand for legal aid

The UK faces a surge in court delays, prompting urgent calls for digital integration and AI utilisation

Waiting times have surged by a staggering 40% from 2019 to 2023, with businesses now enduring an average wait of nearly 20 months for cases to be heard in Civil Courts

Over 100,000 children trapped in family courts

Private children law cases are stagnant, taking over 11 months on average, leaving families in limbo

Crackdown on ‘Gagging Orders’ to protect victims’ access to support and justice

New legislation ensures victims can access support without fear, ending misuse of NDAs to silence them

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