Evidence concern over race review in criminal justice
Bar Council and Criminal Bar Association say some of the data relied upon by Lammy review appears to be contradictory.
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New moves to protect privilege as interception bill goes to committee
Law Society and bar back proposals to amend Investigatory Powers Bill.
Contact centre forced to close by legal aid cuts
Family practitioners in Bradford say funding cuts have led to fewer cases.
Hillsborough lawyers honoured for achievement
More than 60 lawyers acted for families of the 96 victims of the 1989 disaster.
‘Modern code’ for criminal law needed – LCJ
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd calls for a single document that sets out the nature of criminal conduct.
Claimants urge NHSLA to settle after High Court costs win
Firm now says it has 85 costs claims still be settled on the issue, with several more expected from other practices.
MoJ consults on further liberalisation
‘In practice, ABS businesses have not been shown to attract any greater regulatory risk than traditional law firms’ – minister.
MoJ seeks to pave way for new wave of ABSs
‘In practice, ABS businesses have not been shown to attract any greater regulatory risk than traditional law firms’ – justice minister Lord Faulks.
MasterCard faces record £19bn card charges claim
Credit card company has said it ‘firmly disagrees’ with the basis of the claim filed following Consumer Rights Act.
Prosecution disclosure failures to be probed
HM chief inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service says the system is straightforward but carrying out disclosure is causing difficulties.