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Louise Bonnici is an associate in the family and children team. 

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News

04.08.2026

Olivia’s Law: compelling attendance at sentencing for defendants

Olivia’s Law gives courts new powers to compel attendance for convicted defendants detained in custody while awaiting sentencing by the Crown Court where they refuse, or are expected to refuse, to attend voluntarily. While from a...
Diana Birsan, Legal assistant in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, criminal and financial crime team. Martin Rackstraw, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, criminal and financial crime team.
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4 min Read
Diana Birsan, Martin Rackstraw
News

03.08.2026

Non-disclosure and third-party disclosure orders

In this briefing, senior associate Kate Macdonald outlines the importance of full and frank financial disclosure in family proceedings and...
Kate Macdonald, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
Kate Macdonald
4 min Read
News

28.07.2026

Managing prison overcrowding: the Government's early release dilemma

The new Prime Minister has inherited a criminal justice system near to collapse due to decades of under-investment. One of the most pressing consequences of this neglect is a prison system that is dangerously...
Martin Rackstraw, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, criminal and financial crime team.
Martin Rackstraw
3 min Read
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