Bedroom tax discriminatory, says European court
The so-called ‘bedroom tax’ unlawfully discriminates against vulnerable victims of domestic violence, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled.
28 October 2019
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Better access to legal aid for separated migrant children
Migrant children separated from their parents can now get faster and easier access to legal aid, after new legislation came into force today.
25 October 2019
Bar Council calls for surrogates to be paid
It should be an option for intended parents to compensate a surrogate for career interruption, according to the Bar Council.
23 October 2019
A top down approach
Pippa Allsop argues the case for self-regulation of lawyer working practices supported by a clear framework from employers
23 October 2019
When compensation can prove taxing
Elliot Elsey explains the tax treatment of compensation and the need for practitioners to secure expert advice from tax specialists
23 October 2019
Tinkering with inheritance tax
Recommendations by the Office of Tax Simplification to streamline inheritance tax are not fundamental reform but are welcome, says Matthew Duncan
23 October 2019
EHRC: no more excuses for NDA abuse
Lawyers should not have to take all responsibility for drafting and negotiating non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has said.
21 October 2019
King’s College students launch free law clinic
Third year law students at King’s College London are teaming up with lawyers from Stowe Family Law to offer free legal advice at the King’s Legal Clinic.
18 October 2019
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