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Domestic Abuse Act 2021 introduces new non-fatal strangulation offence

Abusers may be imprisoned for up to five years

SJ Interview: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law

This issue, Chaynee Hodgetts interviews Ken Fowlie, chair of a top firm, Stowe Family Law

The Puppy Pupil: On yer feet…

“They're... looking at 'their' 12 custody cases in the list (compared to my one) with seemingly unflappable assuredness. They're smiling.”

A criminal justice system on the brink

Abigail Ashford examines the criminal courts in crisis

Government announces extra £5.38m investment for family mediation scheme

The scheme will be extended to March 2023

LSB and SRA research reveals client appetite for LegalTech

While familiar technologies were embraced, scepticism remained about newer tech

Irwin Mitchell lawyer joins STEP committee

Christine Thornley was 'honoured' to be selected for the role 

Uptick in contracts advice

Economic pressue means businesses are scrutinising contracts closely