New research published by the Law Society reveals millions are still unable to access justice when they need it. In its response to the call for evidence for the Civil Legal Aid Review, the Law Society has called on the UK government to urgently increase the fees paid for civil legal aid work, which have
The Migration Bill could lead to ‘violations of right to life and threaten protections from torture and slavery’, the Law Society has said. The controversial proposals to curb Channel crossings would see refugees arriving by boats removed and banned for life from claiming asylum in the UK. Powers would be granted to detain migrants for
Following the release of the Forbes 2022 World Billionaire List, it became apparent – many of the billionaires are able to speak a second language. To investigate further, a new study by Preply has revealed the world’s ‘richest’ languages by identifying the top three languages spoken by the world’s wealthiest people. The data revealed that
First results of last year’s census shows the official population was 59,597,300 on Census Day, 21 March 2021 in England and Wales. This was the largest population ever recorded through a census in England and Wales – an increase of more than 3.5 million (6.3%) compared with Census Day 2011. The population is also ageing,
A majority of people in the UK reject the rationale underpinning the government’s Nationality and Borders Bill which singles out those who make their own way to safety, a new poll by the Law Society says. Under the government’s Nationality and Borders Bill, refugees would be given only temporary protection, with very few rights (to
A study analysed searches for popular holiday destinations, along with terms like “holiday to”, “flights to” and “hotel in” to see which locations came out on top. The study by LuxuryHotel.com found that the Middle Eastern city of Dubai was the UK’s favourite, with 106,650 searches a month from prospective holiday-goers. The term “flights to
The Government has published details on those wishing to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you have a family member settled in the UK. You can apply as: a partner – with your family visa; a partner – as a dependant on your partner’s work visa; a parent – with your family visa; a
The UK must open the new Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme for Afghans at risk as a matter of urgency, the Law Society of England and Wales has said. Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce said: “We have received scores of desperate messages from people who dedicated their lives to building Afghanistan’s justice system and upholding
What are your options if you want to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK if your relationship has broken down because of domestic violence or abuse? Here is the official advice from the Home Office. Domestic violence and abuse can be emotional, psychological, physical, sexual or financial. It includes threatening or controlling
Members of the Windrush generation have been paid over £30.6 million in compensation the Home Office says. The Windrush Compensation Scheme paid more than £1.5 million in the month of August – bringing the total amount paid and offered to more than £36 million. Home Secretary Priti Patel said: “I have been clear that I