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NewsIn-house lawyers say whistleblowing guidance is 'unworkable'
Advice issued last October 'falls short in a number of areas and risks exacerbating current problems'.
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NewsMBE for legal aid royalty
The Solicitors’ Charity trustee Audrey Ludwig collects her MBE from Princess Anne at Windsor Castle.
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NewsFormer minister joins bar as conduct commissioner
New role was one of Baroness Harman’s recommendations in her independent review of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment.
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NewsIn depth: Kirsty Brimelow KC’s priorities as bar chair
A fairer allocation of briefs to women barristers is one of Kirsty Brimelow KC’s 12 priorities as bar chair. Protecting lawyers from abuse and intimidation is also high on her agenda.
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NewsTrainee learns sign language to make legal services accessible
Elysia Shirley pledged to support deaf community after witnessing someone struggle to communicate with emergency services.
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NewsKing's Bench chief latest leading judge to announce retirement
Departure of three leadership judges in 2026 presents a challenge to the Judicial Appointments Commission.
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NewsKirsty Brimelow KC takes over as bar chair
Doughty Street practitioner will lead the first all-female leadership team at the representative body.
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NewsFormer president Boyce heads solicitor honours
New Year list also features former ECtHR judge, Family Court leader - and campaigner against abusive NDAs.
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NewsLegal aid solicitor forced to leave UK due to salary threshold
Hilda Kwoffie's salary as a legal aid solicitor specialising in mental health work failed to meet £41,700-a-year visa threshold.
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NewsFormer solicitor appointed Parole Board vice chair
Her Honour Anne Molyneux was admitted in 1983 before her career took her to the judiciary.
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NewsBoyce to take the helm at Solicitors Charity
Former Law Society president to take over as chair in March.
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NewsVictims commissioner Newlove dies after short illness
She was ‘defined by courage, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to justice’, says deputy prime minister and lord chancellor David Lammy.
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NewsLaw Society unveils equality and diversity blueprint
Strategy is fruit of year-long project in which people from across profession were invited to share views through focus groups and interviews.
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NewsInspirational women solicitors honoured
Lifetime achievement award for former Court of Appeal judge and crossbench peer Heather Hallett.
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NewsCharlotte Proudman opens SRA-regulated 'trauma-informed' law firm
Alternative business structure will offer a 'one-stop shop' family law service.
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NewsMemory lane
Fixed fees for crime work, Enduring Powers of Attorney Act and the first woman to sit on the High Court bench: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
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NewsObituary: Her Honour Judge Valerie Pearlman CBE
Pioneering woman barrister and judge gave a judicial summing up from a hospital bed.
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NewsThe ultimate all-rounder? NQ solicitor balances law, cricket and commentary
A packed schedule of sport and media work was no barrier to qualifying as a solicitor.
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NewsLawyers are definitely getting younger
Congratulations to Krishangi Meshram who has qualified as a solicitor at the age of 21 years and three months.