Progress on court reform programme but challenges remain
As the HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Reform Programme, established to help modernise the courts and tribunal system, comes to an end, the Law Society of England and Wales has played an influential role to bring positive change. Over the nine-year span of the programme, 14 modern digital services were developed to enable access […]
LSB emphasises ongoing oversight and engagement to drive regulatory improvements
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the performance of legal regulators. Speaking at a recent meeting, LSB Chief Executive Craig Westwood outlined the Board’s approach leading up to the next regulatory performance assessment. Westwood emphasised that, beyond formal assessments, the LSB is actively working with regulators to drive improvements. This […]
Contested wills have seen a 5% rise in reaching the courtroom between 2022 and 2023
There has been a 5% rise in contested wills reaching the courtroom between 2022 and 2023. According to Mark Woloshak, Head of Litigation at Howells Solicitors, this is a “trend that appears to be continuing”, especially with the likes of TV personality Martin Lewis advising individuals to use a ‘free wills service’ without legal guidance […]