Sir James Munby, president of the Family Division, has questioned whether divorce proceedings should remain subject to judicial supervision. He suggested that ‘radical’ reform was necessary to curb the effects of legal aid cuts, and to provide sustainable aid to those that need it.
Unregulated wills put public at risk
More than 180,000 people in the UK could have bought defective wills and have no redress because the will-writers were unregulated, the legal sectors watchdog has warned.
Introduction of revenge eviction bill could put an end to rogue landlords
Next month MPs will be given the opportunity to debate and approve a new set of legal powers that would prevent landlords from kicking out tenants who complain about the quality of their properties.
Zero hour contracts set for a major shake-up
Major changes in the rules governing zero hour contracts could be on the horizon, judging by comments during the recent party conference season.
Online conveyancing portal to launch next spring
Conveyancers will be given a helping hand thanks to a new online portal designed to make the process easier and quicker.