Category: Blogs

The Government has decided to remove the time limit for people making claims about childhood sexual abuse. This means victims can ask for compensation whenever they are ready, without worrying about being too late.

A recent BBC News report has shone an important light on the use of hair strand drug testing in Family Court proceedings. It told the story of a mother who nearly lost the chance to be reunited with her child after a hair strand test appeared to show ongoing ketamine use, despite her maintaining that she had stopped. The case was later reconsidered, and expert evidence raised doubts about whether the test results had been interpreted correctly.

Morecrofts are pleased to be hosting a free legal advice clinic based in the Wirral in partnership with Spark, offering our community the opportunity to access clear and confidential legal guidance.

Grief is something that will affect all of us at some point in our lives. Yet in the workplace, it is still a subject many employers feel uncomfortable addressing. As part of Dying Matters Awareness Week, this is an important moment for employers to reflect on how they support staff who are experiencing bereavement – and whether their policies and procedures genuinely meet the needs of their people.

Recent figures reported by the BBC have highlighted a deeply concerning rise in the number of people in England and Wales who are suspected to have taken their own lives following experiences of domestic abuse. Associate Solicitor Heather Lyon shares her view on the update.

Liverpool City Council has approved new Private Sector Housing Enforcement and Civil Penalty policies, effective from 1st May 2026. Litigation solicitor Paul Barnes explains what these changes mean – and why landlords operating in Liverpool should be paying close attention.

Recent news coverage has highlighted a distressing situation for a homeowner who has been ordered to demolish a substantial extension to her home - despite having relied on assurances from her builder that planning permission was not required. The extension must now be taken down almost immediately following enforcement action by the local council.

You might have seen reports of a professional footballer who recently needed surgery after catching his thumb in a gap behind a pitch side advertising board. It’s an unusual incident, but it highlights something we come across far more often than you might think...