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Civil Fraud Quarterly Round-Up: Q4 2025
Mary Young
12 September 2023
Lay deputy blog series: I am a deputy - where do I start? The application
So, you have made the decision to take on the role of deputy for a loved one, friend or even a neighbour, and it’s not a role to be taken lightly. Though it may seem daunting at first, the process can be made less fear inducing by ensuring you follow some simple procedural and practical steps. This series will look to set out the different steps that must be followed and what you can and should do in each one. If you still have any concerns then advice can always be sought from professionals.
19 May 2023
Navigating divorce when capacity is impaired: insights for brain injury and dementia cases
This week (15-19 May 2023) is National Brain Injury Awareness and Dementia Awareness week. My colleagues have previously written about the treatment of personal injury awards in financial settlements upon divorce. This article looks at the practicalities of family law court proceedings: how does someone participate in the legal process if they have a brain injury or other condition that means that they can’t understand the process or the decisions that need to be made? Here are some common questions.
17 May 2023
Is the law on predatory marriage going to change?
In recent years there have been calls for a change in the law to protect vulnerable adults from falling victim to what has become known as “predatory marriage”. This is due to a rise in cases where fraudsters have married vulnerable and often elderly individuals, without the knowledge of their loved ones.
20 February 2023
Financial Abuse Online
Financial abuse is one of the most upsetting crimes. It can happen to anyone of any age and the perpetrator could be a loved one or a close friend or a complete stranger.
23 December 2021
Vaccinations for carers
The UK government introduced new legislation that will require those working in care homes to be double vaccinated against coronavirus. This has been implemented through the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) that came into effect on the 11th November 2021. This regulation is applied to England only.