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April 14, 2025
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Child care orders explained

A care order does not remove the parent’s parental responsibility, but gives the local authority shared responsibility in making important decisions for the child. 

Ruth Coneron
Child Care
April 10, 2025
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Road traffic accidents and contributory negligence: Can I still make a claim if I’m partially responsible?

One of the most common reasons injured people are reluctant to make a claim or they delay making a claim is when they believe that they were partly at fault. This is where contributory negligence comes in.

Robert Frost
Personal Injury
April 10, 2025
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A guide to motorcycle accident claim funding

At Switalskis, we speak to motorcyclists over the phone, and listen to the details of their accident to help them determine whether they can make a claim. In most cases, we then offer representation on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis. Read on to discover how we can help you with your motorcycle accident claim funding too.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
April 09, 2025
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Children born of rape: The lasting impact

It's estimated that over 3,000 children could have been conceived from rape in 2021, in England and Wales.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
April 08, 2025
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Islamic marriages and the need to also enter into a civil ceremony in the UK

In this blog, we’ll explain why it’s important for those entering an Islamic marriage in England and Wales to also enter into a civil ceremony to ensure legal protection.

Maariyah Sidat
Family
April 07, 2025
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Gang ringleader pleads guilty to string of sexual offences against girls

The ringleader of a gang of men who groomed teenagers in the Bolton area pleaded guilty on 31st March 2025 to a string of sexual offences against teenage girls. 

Sally Smith
Child Abuse - Grooming Gangs, Child Abuse
April 07, 2025
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A guide to commercial contracts: What every SME needs to know

A well-drafted contract can protect your business, clarify expectations, and prevent costly disputes.

Sarah Naylor
Commercial Contracts, Business Services
April 04, 2025
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Netflix's Adolescence: What is the role of the youth courts and crime solicitors?

Netflix's Adolescence has gripped audiences with its raw portrayal of youth crime, shedding light on the troubling realities facing young people in the digital age. But beyond its gripping drama, Adolescence highlights the critical work of youth courts and the vital role of criminal defence solicitors—both on screen and in real life.

Michael Devlin
Crime
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