Who Pays When Taking Legal Action, Working Pro Bono or Using No Win, No Fee?
Who pays court fees when using a solicitor, pro bono lawyer or No Win, No Fee agreement? Learn about small claims fees, payment deadlines and legal costs.
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.
Disability-Based Violence: Why Global Concern Is Growing as the UN CRPD Develops New Guidelines
Disability-based violence is receiving growing international attention as the UN CRPD develops new guidelines to identify and address violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect, institutional harm and barriers to justice affecting disabled people worldwide.
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.
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.
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.
Digital Justice: When Online Courts Risk Excluding Disabled People
Digital courts can improve convenience but may exclude disabled people through inaccessible technology, remote hearings and digital-only procedures. Learn how CRPD Article 13 protects equal and effective access to justice.
Renata Maziak Barnes: Law Student, Disability Advocate and Aspiring Human Rights Lawyer
Renata Maziak Barnes, Founder of Disabled Entrepreneur UK and aspiring human rights lawyer, seeks remote legal research, writing, mentoring and QWE opportunities.