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NewsLawyers praised for securing IPP prisoner's release after 20 years
Jailed man had been through 11 parole hearings before solicitor spotted that indefinite sentence had been imposed unlawfully.
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NewsJudge upholds 'sub-optimal' prenup
London firm Mishcon de Reya says ruling is a timely reminder of court's approach to prenuptial agreements.
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NewsJudges have no 'general discretion' to vary costs budgets, High Court confirms
Judgment also casts light on what the courts consider 'significant developments' in a case.
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FeatureBench press
Publicity is the very soul of justice, said Jeremy Bentham. That is why lawyers should care about the disappearance of specialist court reporters, says Sian Harrison
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NewsCourts listing data opened up for (some) re-use
HMCTS announces licences for computational analysis - but with restrictions on 'high risk' developments.
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NewsBurnham hints at dumping jury trial curbs
New prime minister pledges to reconsider former lord chancellor’s controversial plans.
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NewsShorter prison sentences surged ahead of policy shift
Sentencing Act introduced presumption against immediate custodial sentences of 12 months or less.
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NewsWelsh government reaffirms commitment to tribunal reform
First minister says reformed system will be modern and ready for further devolution of justice.
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NewsNew lord chancellor backed Lammy's jury trial curbs
'We cannot allow squeamishness about reforming the system to stand in the way', Alex Norris MP said last December.
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NewsNew lord chancellor has a 'golden opportunity' - Society
Chancery Lane repeats calls on Norris to reverse curbs on jury trials and to increase legal aid.
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NewsSnap consultation on JR curbs for infrastructure projects
Government unveils plans to curb legal challenges for major housing, energy and transport projects.
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NewsMoJ finally unveils £34m funding plan for criminal bar
Government opens consultation more than seven months after announcing legal aid cash.
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NewsBar is wrong on asylum appeal reform, Mahmood tells MPs
Home secretary points to magistrates, parole board members and planning inspectors as justification for tribunal reform.
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NewsMagistrate appointment ‘boom’ as government pushes on with court reforms
More than 1,600 magistrates were appointed in 2025/26 - but net gain in numbers is only 600, association says.
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NewsCity watchdog targets consumer champion over law firm links
Consumer Voice should not have standing in motor finance case because it has failed to comply with duty of candour, says FCA.
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NewsCity watchdog charges solicitor with insider dealing
Ex-Goodwin practitioner worked on a corporate acquisition and allegedly used information obtained to deal in securities.
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NewsMahmood defiant on asylum appeals reform
Home secretary insists new appeals body will be independent and rejects accusation that she is prioritising speed over justice.
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NewsNational listings framework aims to cut courts backlog
Practice direction is intended to provide consistency in the approach to listing of criminal courts.
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NewsLCJ rebukes CPS over Fordingbridge press release
Court of Appeal says press release contained inaccurate statements that fuelled misinformed publicity.