Renters’ Rights Bill: Final stages with law changes expected in 2025–2026
The Renters’ Rights Bill is entering its crucial final phase in Parliament and is expected to become law in 2025... View Article
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GLP Solicitors urges reform of Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme for grooming and online abuse victims
By Steven Astley, Partner and Head of Injury, GLP Solicitors 1 September 2025 GLP Solicitors has today renewed its call... View Article
16 child deaths expose landlord failures in social housing safety
When it comes to housing disrepair, the risks go far beyond inconvenience. Recent research highlights just how serious the consequences... View Article
Knife crime in schools: When the unthinkable happens, support is available
The shocking rise in knife possession in schools, with children as young as seven caught carrying blades, is a stark... View Article
“Unforgivable” on the BBC: A stark reminder of the hidden aftermath of abuse
Jimmy McGovern’s Unforgivable is not easy viewing, nor should it be. In just one hour, the BBC drama lays bare... View Article
A new ref in town: Football Regulator Law changes the game
Football fans have long complained that the game’s lost its soul. Between dodgy owners, clubs going bust, and the greed-driven... View Article
CICA appeal statistics raise concerns over initial decision quality
With nearly 60% of appeals leading to a change, are CICA’s first decisions failing victims? The latest CICA appeal figures... View Article
Over 60% of victims denied compensation – What’s going wrong?
New CICA data shows over 60% of victims are refused criminal injury compensation often unfairly. The CICA 2024–25 Annual Report... View Article
CICA claim delays hit record high as backlog grows in 2025
Victims of violent crime face growing wait times as CICA fails to meet key performance targets. The Criminal Injuries Compensation... View Article
1.5 Million violent crimes, but only 43,000 CICA claims. What’s going wrong?
Each year, the UK sees more than 1.5 million violent crimes. But fewer than 43,000 people apply to the Criminal... View Article