Month: June 2021
Will accidents rise after restrictions are lifted?
As we approach the end of the prime minister’s roadmap out of lockdown restrictions, is now the time to think about what the country might look like in terms of accidents after all restrictions have ended? It is likely that we will see significant reductions in the number of injuries reported in 2020 and into […]
Medical waiting lists hit record high
The number of people waiting to begin treatment from the NHS has reached a record high. More people than ever before are now having their health put at risk as the country’s health service struggles to rebound from the catastrophic effect of the Covid-19 pandemic. NHS England has reported that, at the end of April […]
LGBT asylum seekers are continually discriminated against
The UK immigration system is a harsh and brutal environment for all migrants. It is designed to be a treacherous journey through a cruel and intricate jungle of tests, detention, interrogations and application processes; all trying to prove authenticity and deservedness. However, it is clearer now than ever that LGBT+ migrants, especially those seeking asylum […]
Digital divorces are here to stay but don’t cut out the legal advice
Divorce enquiries to lawyers surged by 95% in the wake of the pandemic, in one of the steepest ever rises. It’s expected that 2021 will see further increases as the effects of lockdowns are felt. It may be a small silver lining, but recent technology overhauls by the Courts service will at least allow unhappy […]
A guide to data security for law firms
Law firms have increasingly become targets of interest for cybercriminals because of the sensitive data they possess. The damage that a data breach can do to a law firm is the reason why cybersecurity in this industry should not be taken lightly. There is a lot at stake from leaking litigation strategies to client data […]
