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Debt protocol change; Sexual workplace harassment; When to get out of bed; Court of Appeal meets Pathfinder; Digital possessions—for some!

Civil practitioners face changes spanning debt recovery, workplace harassment and possession claims, alongside guidance on insolvency challenges and children proceedings

Julie Somerville reports on what ten years without limitation periods looks like

Richard Scorer reflects on the conclusions of the Thirlwall Inquiry & warns against repeating past inaction

The Thirlwall Inquiry has exposed a ‘complete failure’ to protect babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital, but its recommendations must now be put into practice

More than 100 under-18s were prosecuted in homicide and attempted homicide cases involving joint enterprise last year, Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) figures show

A child’s views can be taken into account during international child abduction proceedings, the Supreme Court has held

Liza Gatrell sets out the law as couples increasingly consider surrogacy at home & overseas

Surrogacy is growing in popularity, but parents-to-be face a complex legal framework

The measure of a justice system lies not in how early it punishes children but in how wisely it protects their future, writes Kirsty Brimelow KC

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Pro Bono Week marks silver jubilee

The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK

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Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice

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Child law

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa