If a local authority believes a child is at risk of suffering significant harm, it may decide to issue care proceedings for the child concerned. These are legal proceedings that aim to protect the child from any harm or likelihood of harm, and potential outcomes include a supervision order (where a social worker will help your family to make the necessary changes) and a care order (where the local authority takes responsibility for the child).

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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