Welfare Checks: What to Do If You Fear Someone Is in Trouble
Worried about someone who has disappeared online or sent an unusual message? Learn when to request a UK welfare check, even without their address.
Crown Immunity, Prison Deaths and Human Rights
What is Crown immunity and why has solicitor Aamer Anwar called for it to be lifted following prison deaths? We examine the deaths of Katie Allan and William Lindsay, section 48 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Crown Censure, Article 2 human rights and accountability for deaths in custody.
The £100m ‘Stealth Tax’ Raid on Law Firms
Andy Burnham’s Government is reportedly pressing ahead with a £100m Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts scheme. Learn what ILCA is, why law firms are being targeted, how client money interest could be taken and why the Law Society is opposing the proposals.
Jury Service: What You Can and Cannot Bring Into Court
Jury service court security explained: what jurors can and cannot bring into court, including prescription medication, pill boxes, syringes, umbrellas, phones, food and prohibited items, with practical solutions for people taking multiple medicines.
UN CRPD 35th Session 2026, Twenty Years of Disability Rights
The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has opened its historic 35th Session from 12–27 August 2026, reviewing Chile, Lithuania, Qatar, Slovakia and Sri Lanka during the 20th anniversary year of the UN CRPD. We examine emerging concerns around independent living, psychiatric care, legal capacity, inclusive education, accessibility, digital inclusion, violence against disabled women and the future of global disability rights.
When Does PIP Coaching Become Exploitation?
A disability-benefits website reported as offering £49.99 PIP coaching has sparked questions about vulnerable claimants, paid benefits advice, consumer protection and regulation. We examine why nobody can guarantee PIP, the ethics of charging people in financial hardship for benefits guidance, and why the Government should consider stronger safeguards for commercial disability-benefit services.
Patient Deaths, Delayed Cancer Diagnoses and NHS Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust have raised serious allegations of patient deaths, A&E corridor care, delayed cancer diagnoses, staffing pressures and concerns over incident reporting. We examine NHS accountability, patient safety, whistleblower protections, the Duty of Candour and why repeated warnings must never be ignored.
The Post Office Compensation Scandal: Why Victims Still Aren’t Being Paid
The Post Office Horizon scandal destroyed livelihoods, reputations and families. Despite more than £1.6 billion being paid in redress, thousands of claims remain unresolved. We examine why victims are still waiting, compensation and appeal routes available in 2026, and why continued public and parliamentary pressure is essential.
Censorship, Blasphemy and Section 127: Where Does Free Speech End Online?
Censorship, blasphemy and Section 127(1)(a) of the Communications Act 2003 explained in layman’s terms. Discover what “grossly offensive” communications mean, whether you can criticise religion or government, the risks of sharing false or offensive social-media posts, and why retired police officer Stephen Gray’s 2026 conviction has reignited debate over free speech and alleged “blasphemy law by the back door” in Britain.
AI Lawyers: Will There Come a Day When We No Longer Need Solicitors, Barristers or Judges?
Could AI lawyers replace solicitors, barristers and judges? Explore the legality, ethics, benefits and risks of AI legal advice and the future of justice.