Lawyer (Children’s Welfare)
(Full Time)
£43,149 - £51,928 depending on experience
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
News
Somerset Council tax scheme ruled unlawful in victory for disabled resident
A disabled Somerset resident has won a significant legal challenge against Somerset Council after the
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Children’s criminal records could be wiped under government reforms
People convicted of offences as children could have their records cleared, but serious violent and
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71% say women who speak out about sexual violence lack legal protection
The same proportion think most women who’ve fallen victim to the crime are afraid to
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c£120,000
Hybrid, working across Sussex. Relocation support available, East Sussex
Commercial and Projects Solicitor
(Full Time)
£39,481 to £53,051 per annum
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Senior Planning and Environment Solicitor
(Full Time)
£53,051- £57,372 per annum
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Comment & Analysis
Government job fraud case exposes a wider gap in public sector workforce screening
The conviction of a former civil servant who fraudulently held multiple government jobs simultaneously raises serious questions about how public sector organisations verify employment information and maintain oversight of their workforce.
Government backs Leveson reforms as Crown Court backlog nears 81,000
Ministers promise more court sitting days, extra funding and changes to how cases are tried
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Assisted dying bill falls, but palliative care rights cannot be overlooked
Ben Troke, Partner at law firm Weightmans, discusses what the rejection of the assisted dying
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Yes, 100 year-old law applies to likes of Meta
CTS confirms ban on Meta glasses in judicial buildings in England and Wales, as per long established
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The Hillsborough Law: A new era of candour for the public sector
Following the Hillsborough Law passing through the House of Commons, Ridwaan Omar from Forbes Solicitors,
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Features
Government launches consultation on licensing shared cycle schemes in England
The Department for Transport has launched a consultation on proposals to introduce a licensing framework for shared cycle and e-cycle hire schemes in England, aiming to rebalance the relationship between operators, users and local authorities.
Councils get new powers to fine antisocial bus passengers
Local authorities across England have been issued new guidance to help them tackle antisocial behaviour
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Justice system at ‘breaking point’ warn barristers
Three quarters of barristers believe people in England and Wales cannot access justice at an
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Editors Picks
Editors Picks
Charity Commission’s decision to take legal action condemned
The Charity Commission’s board must take responsibility for its decision to launch legal action against another public body, according to a new report by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC).
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‘Chilling’ ruling disputed after abuse victim’s address leaked
A woman whose address was given to her abusive former partner is fighting to hold
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Assisted dying bill falls, but palliative care rights cannot be overlooked
Ben Troke, Partner at law firm Weightmans, discusses what the rejection of the assisted dying
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Prison gates aren’t the end of the line for offenders
Offenders leaving prison will face tighter controls on where they can go and what they
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