Shocking infographic highlights housing ‘advice deserts’
Law Society chief executive Catherine Dixon urges government to commission providers to prevent conflicts of interest.
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European bar groups seek assurances on Turkey
European Court of Human Rights urged to strictly monitor Turkey’s obligations under international law.
‘Fraud unravels all’: landmark Supreme Court ruling
Insurers can break open a settlement agreement in PI cases, highest court rules.
Pro bono hours dip but in-house contribution rises
Just over one in four fee-earners in England and Wales does at least ten hours pro bono – down from one in three last year.
Breaking: online court needs ‘minimal assistance’ from lawyers – Briggs
Report published today would see online court become mandatory.
Briggs: online court needs ‘minimal assistance’ from lawyers
Report published today would see online court become mandatory.
Hate crime guidance for prosecutors to deal with social media
Home secretary Amber Rudd cites anxiety about a ‘climate of increased hostility towards people identified as foreigners’.
Court of Appeal rules barrister’s race claim out of time
Lord Dyson says claim of systematic bias against bar regulator should have been made when tribunal reached verdict.
Justice advisory council’s future up in the air after reshuffle
Former lord chancellor Michael Gove established council after scrapping the controversial two-tier criminal legal aid contracting regime.
Justice advisory council’s future up in the air
Former lord chancellor Michael Gove established council after scrapping the controversial two-tier criminal legal aid contracting regime.