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All Advocacy articles – Page 7
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OpinionCriminal advocacy reform unnecessary
The Ministry of Justice is overestimating how big a problem it has on its hands.
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NewsIn-house advocates ‘do not represent conflict of interest’ – Society
Law Society says any restrictive measure will not improve quality of criminal advocacy.
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NewsSolicitors ‘should explain choice of advocate’, says bar
Bar Council says litigators could be made to sign a declaration form as part of government proposals to enhance the quality of criminal advocacy.
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NewsShort-notice listing will harm diversity – criminal practitioners
Crown court cases can start on any day within a defined time frame.
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NewsReport highlights 'serious shortcomings' in youth advocacy
Many advocates lack specialist training and knowledge when practising in the youth courts, report for regulators claims.
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OpinionBickering with bar adds to lawyers’ image problem
Infighting between the two branches does little to help lawyers dispel the negative stereotypes plaguing the profession.
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NewsBar regulator warned against excluding students with 2:2s
The legal consumer watchdog says this proposal would ‘unduly restrict access to the profession’.
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NewsSolicitor-advocates step up challenge with referral site
Website makes it easier for solicitor-advocates to refer work to each other in response to the direct access move by barristers.
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NewsBan payments to solicitors to stop ‘dressing up’ referral fees – bar chair
The Bar Council chair has said some solicitors try to ‘cloak’ referral fees as administration fees to get around ban.
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OpinionQuality in advocacy
The Law Society is making clear its dismay at proposals to ban own-firm instructions.
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Bar pushes for revamped advocacy fees
New graduated fee scheme aims to increase payments for complex and serious cases to redress 'imbalance'.
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NewsJustice ministry considers curb on own-firm instructions
Litigators could be prevented from instructing advocates from the same firm under the Ministry of Justice proposals.
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Solicitor-advocates come under judicial fire in Scotland
Appeal court judge warns of conflict when a solicitor ‘instructs’ their own senior partner.
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NewsRemove 'barristers' from Victims' Code, says Society
Law Society highlights ’out-of-date’ references that ignore solicitor-advocates.
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NewsAction day 28: SRA issues warning over legal aid action
Regulator concerned solicitors following new protocol for action may not be acting in clients’ best interests.
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NewsGove promises action on criminal referral fees
Justice secretary tells judges he will not tolerate ‘inappropriate payments’.
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NewsJudge cleared of misconduct over 'Harry Potter' comment
Lord chancellor says circuit judge was ’entitled to challenge the appearance’ of solicitor-advocate Alan Blacker.
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NewsCourts set for vulnerable witness reform
Senior judges reveal timetables for addressing vulnerability in criminal and civil justice systems.
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McKenzie friends could drive ‘bulldozer’ through 2007 act
Bar Council group makes series of recommendations following review of current advocacy landscape.