The Crime and Policing Act 2026 removes the three-year time limit for child sexual abuse civil claims in England and Wales. Our specialist solicitors explain what the reforms mean for survivors and how they may now be able to pursue justice through the civil courts.

A couple being supported by Switalskis’ expert medical negligence team in their search for answers as to why their baby son died just four days after his birth have shared their story with the BBC.

Four men have been jailed for a series of serious sexual offences committed against a vulnerable child in Dewsbury and Ossett during the 1990s, following a long‑running investigation triggered by the survivor’s own courageous disclosure to police.

Survivors of child sexual exploitation were too often treated as offenders instead of victims. Explore Baroness Casey’s criticism of the government’s limited pardon scheme and the ongoing fight to overturn wrongful convictions linked to grooming and abuse.

The tragic death of 16-year-old Finn Hall highlights the devastating consequences that can occur when vulnerable young people do not receive the mental health support they urgently need.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism can have devastating consequences when warning signs are missed or treatment is delayed. Learn about common failings in care, the case of Myles Scriven and when a DVT misdiagnosis may amount to clinical negligence.

A well drafted commercial lease is one of the most important tools a landlord has. In this blog, we explain the five key provisions every landlord should make sure are included in their commercial lease.

A former children’s home manager who oversaw decades of abuse at Skircoat Lodge in Halifax has avoided prison due to his ill health, while his former assistant has received a 25‑year custodial sentence for her role in the offences.