In the UK, it is estimated that there are over 70,000 sex workers in the UK, and around 90% are women. Many of these women are vulnerable, exploited and subject to extreme poverty. This situation has of course been worsened by austerity cuts, the introduction of universal credit, and most recently the Coronavirus pandemic. As…

At long last, after many delays, the UK government is set to introduce the world’s “first online safety laws”. This follows a consultation that began in April of last year. It also responds to concerns about the increased distribution of child sexual abuse images, terrorist propaganda, “lawful but harmful” activity and disinformation. Ultimately, while the…

The government recently launched its review into gambling laws in the UK, its first in nearly twenty years. The review will examine whether the Gambling Act 2005 is still fit for purpose in the digital age. Specifically, it will look into the impact of gambling advertisement, potential restrictions, age and online stake limits, as well…

A 14-year-old transgender boy has initiated legal action against the NHS over significant delays to gender reassignment treatment. Acting on behalf of the teenager, the Good Law Project has written a letter before action addressed to the NHS. This letter highlights the unlawful nature of the delays and requests that the NHS meets its statutory…

A recent report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), found that the Home Office’s hostile environment fundamentally breached equality laws, subjecting many to “serious injustices”. Responding to the deeply troubling report, the Home Office has pledged to “right the wrongs” caused by the policy. However, for many this pledge is too little, too…

Back in June 2019, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found that the Adtech industry had committed privacy violations against the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Specifically concerns were raised around its use of real-time-Bidding auction systems. In a report, the ICO gave the industry six months to make good on it’s violations, before potential regulatory…

John’s Campaign was launched back in November 2014, by London based carer Nicci Gerrard, and Julia Jones. It seeks to protect the rights of patients with dementia, and fights for extended visiting rights for family carers of patients with dementia. Of course, the COVID-19 lockdown significantly worsened the visitation situation in care homes. Many elderly…

The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill, otherwise known as the Spycops Bill, is advancing full steam ahead after the law passed its third reading in the House of Commons (HoC) on Thursday 16 October. The legislation, which legalises criminal activities committed by Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS), sets dangerous new precedents, and has…

The striking disparity between reported rapes and convictions is no secret. Rape convictions are now at a catastrophic all-time low in England and Wales, and survivors have understandably lost faith in the system which is meant to protect them. In an effort to tackle the rape myths and stereotypes that plague rape and sexual assault…

In recent years, employment tribunal claims have been consistently on the rise, and the courts are struggling to cope with the influx. With backlogs hitting at a ten-year high, the Coronavirus pandemic, and nation-wide lockdown have only worsened the situation. Those within the legal sector have also warned that the situation is likely to be…