The Lammy Review: ‘We have a significant problem…‘
The Lammy Review, chaired by David Lammy MP, is an independent review of the treatment of, and outcomes for, Black, Asian and... Read More
Delays to Family Court proceedings set to improve
Family Court delays to improve, says Law Gazette. Admin changes could see reduced delays in family proceedings. Divorce and financial proceedings are... Read More
Prisons and Courts Bill scrapped
Controversial legislation has been abandoned as MPs on the bill committee voted unanimously to scrap the bill. Read more: https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/prisons-and-courts-bill-scrapped/5060715.article
Late night courts not fair, says FMW Law
Late night court sittings?! HM Courts and Tribunals Service has just announced a pilot scheme to test flexible working at six courts,... Read More
£3bn child maintenance arrears “uncollectable”
National Audit Office reports that £3billion of child maintenance arrears are “uncollectable”. These alarming findings were published by the NAO following its... Read More
Vulnerable ‘face multiple legal problems’
The vulnerable ‘face multiple legal problems’, a new survey finds. A delayed survey by the Ministry of Justice found that people most... Read More
Prisons & Courts bill
The Ministry of Justice claims the new bill will transform the lives of offenders and put victims at the heart of the... Read More
Why we wear wigs – Edward Fenner
I am often asked by clients why barristers wear wigs. Is it uncomfortable? What is it made of? In short it was... Read More
Ed Caute shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year
We are delighted to announce that our very own Ed Caute has been shortlisted in the Criminal Defence category of the 2016 Legal... Read More
Police helicopter laser light case
Andrew Moxon of FMW Law represents youth who avoids custodial sentence in police helicopter laser light case. The case received widespread coverage... Read More