“We are making urgent enquiries of HMCTS to secure assurances as to the safety of our members.”

We tell Law Society Gazette, after a solicitor was allegedly injured during an incident involving court security officers at Stratford Magistrates’ Court.

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⌛ “HMCTS should ensure future online probate processes are user friendly.”

Law Society president Nick Emmerson speaks to The Times and The Sunday Times (£) about #ProbateDelays and what HMCTS can do to mitigate the harmful impact these delays have on grieving families.

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⚖️ A justice system isn't a justice system unless it’s accessible to ALL.

That’s why we’ve been working with our membership, expert stakeholders, academics, consumer groups and more to develop proposals to narrow the justice gap as part of our 21st Century Justice Project.…

“Access to justice is a right that should not be contingent on a person’s background or financial mean.”

President Nick Emmerson speaks to Law Society Gazette about #AccessToJustice , as we publish an interim report on our 21st Century Justice project.

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We have been made aware of a number of serious incidents at Stratford Magistrates’ Court.

What we have heard is truly shocking, indicating a pattern of alleged rogue behaviour by HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) contracted security team at Stratford.

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⚖️ “HMCTS must train staff to possess the required knowledge and level of expertise to handle both digital and paper applications.”

Our president Nick Emmerson speaks to [email protected] about what HMCTS can do to reduce probate delays.

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👨‍👨‍👧 “We continue to lobby the UK govt to provide #LegalAid for private family law cases, including early legal advice.”

President Nick Emmerson tells Solicitors Journal about our response to recent changes to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR).

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⌛ “It is unacceptable that some families are forced to wait in limbo for over three months.”

Law Society president Nick Emmerson speaks to Solicitors Journal about the harmful impact that probate delays may have on grieving loved ones.

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⚖️ “The updated rules provide an opportunity for parties to explore all the options, including non-court dispute resolution.”

Our president Nick Emmerson tells Law Society Gazette, as new changes to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) come into effect.

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👨‍👨‍👧 “Further action is needed to make our family law justice system fit for purpose.”

President Nick Emmerson tells Solicitors Journal about the number of people without representation in #FamilyCourts , as we urge the govt to increase civil legal aid fees.

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“We are pleased that the changes to the Rules retain access to courts, while encouraging parties to consider their options beyond the court process.”

President Nick Emmerson speaks to Today's Family Lawyer about new changes to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR).

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