Supreme Court revamp raises hopes for women
Six justices of the UK’s highest court will retire before the end of 2018 opening the way for ‘equal merits’ appointments.
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Harassment and discrimination going unreported at bar
Bar Standards Board suggests two in five women have been treated unfairly – and most did not complain.
Alliance formed to argue case against PI reforms
New report commissioned to study impact of major changes to the sector.
MoJ lifts threshold for naming third-party JR funders
Third parties must be spending £3,000 to be named as backers of a judicial review.
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.
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.