Last 3 months headlines
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NewsDixon takes up presidential mantle
’I will champion a criminal justice system that is fit for the future, backed by long-term investment, earlier intervention and responsible innovation.’
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NewsMotion of no confidence in SRA stalls at Law Society AGM
Incoming president says there are ‘better approaches’ amid widespread anger over COLP and COFA plans
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News'Hostile' funding environment forces law centre's permanent closure
Hillingdon Law Centre provided free legal advice and representation on housing, immigration, employment and welfare rights for more than 40 years.
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NewsClaimants' champion Day to step down - but not out
Senior partner at Leigh Day plans to retire from leadership on the 40th anniversary of co-founding firm.
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NewsRevamped Courts and Tribunals Bill passes crucial hurdle
Legislation to cut the Crown court backlog now in the hands of the House of Lords.
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NewsSRA names new chair - with pledge to lead change
Caroline Corby joins from healthcare regulator to replace Anna Bradley.
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NewsFirst woman London magistrate honoured with blue plaque
A blue plaque for Gertrude Tuckwell (1861-1951) will mark Westminster Mansions where she lived.
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News'Dark day for international justice': legal chiefs condemn US sanctions on ICC
Law Society and IBA say perpetrators of world's most serious crimes will escape punishment as landmark report identifies weaknesses in UK's approach to atrocity crimes.
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NewsHigh Court chastises MoD over repeated deadline failures
Judge describes secretary of state for defence and his representatives’ conduct as ‘characterised by an apparently total lack of planning or organisation’.
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NewsLaw Society highlights plight of 'vital' small firms
Issue of small firm sustainability likely to be key focus of Society’s AGM.
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NewsBarrister who was part of £1.8m legal aid scam disbarred
Practitioner had been sentenced at Southwark Crown Court to three years’ imprisonment in June 2024.
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NewsSolicitor who practised for a year without insurance struck off
Tribunal says solicitor ‘putting his head in the sand’ did not excuse regulatory failings.
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NewsJudges not encouraged to 'push' out-of-court resolutions
Retired senior judges call on solicitors to champion non-court dispute resolution in family and children cases.
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NewsIn depth: Coastal firms - riding the tide
While some coastal firms have consolidated and moved inland, others have chosen to remain, citing the unique benefits for staff and clients of working by the seaside.
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NewsMotor finance redress hearing set for 2027
Financial Conduct Authority scheme faces legal challenges from both lenders and consumer group.
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NewsPI specialist loses millions - but makes two acquisitions
Simpson Millar is backed by ongoing £32 million facility agreed with parent company.
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NewsSFO proposes whistleblower incentives
Individuals reporting economic crime could receive a financial reward if their information leads to a conviction.
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News'Don't panic-buy AML products', conveyancers told
Former Law Society taskforce chief tells solicitors to concentrate on complying with current Solicitors Regulation Authority requirements.
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NewsGovernment delivers mixed verdict on Leveson review
Former Queen's Bench chief submitted 180 recommendations to cut the Crown court backlog.
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NewsIn depth: Jury trials back in the crosshairs
Plans to remove a defendant’s right to elect a jury trial, while increasing magistrates’ sentencing powers, have sparked alarm. Volunteers are ‘unequipped to try complex, multi-day trials’.