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SRA consults on updating solicitor competence standards to reflect AI and technology

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SRA consults on updating solicitor competence standards to reflect AI and...

12 OCT 2026

Consumers turning to AI for relationship advice and divorce guidance,...

12 OCT 2026

Law Society warns agentic AI is outpacing justice system safeguards

12 OCT 2026

Women’s Aid warns early release scheme is leaving domestic abuse survivors...

5 OCT 2026

Bar Council hails government decision to scrap jury trial plans

5 OCT 2026

Victims’ Commissioner responds to Government changes to Courts and...

5 OCT 2026

Refuge welcomes Government commitment to treat VAWG as a public health...

5 OCT 2026

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Sarah is an associate solicitor in the children law team specialising in all aspects of the law relating to children. She has practised exclusively in this area for nine years and has a breadth of experience in providing legal and practical advice to assist clients in resolving the complexities of family life.

Katy Moody is a family law solicitor at Irwin Mitchell.

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SRA consults on updating solicitor competence standards to reflect AI and technology

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched an eight-week consultation on proposed updates to the Statement of Solicitor Competence (SoSC) and functioning legal knowledge (FLK), including...

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Family lawyers have reported an emerging trend of people using artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to interpret their partners’ conversations, assess their relationships and explore the implications...

Law Society warns agentic AI is outpacing justice system safeguards

The Law Society has called for stronger oversight of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) in the justice system, warning that the technology is developing faster than the regulatory frameworks needed...

Mr F and another v Nottinghamshire County Council and others: the correct approach to foster carer injunctions?

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