All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 2
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NewsJudges' safety a growing concern, lady chief justice reports
'Inaccurate and unfair criticism, sometimes personal, with associated security threats' are part of an increasingly challenging landscape.
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NewsChief constable in contempt over 'wholly ignored' order
‘Orders made against public bodies – and for the avoidance of doubt I include police forces within that – are expected to be obeyed.’
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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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NewsChambers obtains £2.75m money judgment over alleged fraud
Master McQuail grants summary judgment finding ‘there is simply no prospect of any defence being advanced’.
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NewsAttorney general launches programme to engage youth on justice
Initiative aims to ‘empower the next generation to lead conversations about justice in their communities’.
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NewsPogust Goodhead to face former legal chief's 'whistleblower' claim
Ex-partner of class action firm is bringing claims of unfair dismissal and suffering a detriment due to exercising rights under the Public Interest Disclosure Act.
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NewsSolicitor cleared of any wrongdoing over costs
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds schedule ‘reflected the agreement in place at the relevant time’.
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NewsSchool must reconsider demand to reveal legal bill
First-tier tribunal finds freedom of information request was non-vexatious.
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NewsRugby group claimants argue against 'oppressive' order
Former players contest strike-outs over alleged breach of a ‘punitive’ order.
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NewsFormer Liverpool footballer's appeal bid 'totally without merit'
Mr Justice Mellor finds Steve Finnan's bankruptcy petition appeal ‘was at all times…completely hopeless’.
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NewsChild prostitution convictions to be expunged under bill amendments
Amendments to Crime and Policing Bill is ‘significant step towards building a justice system that can offer better, more survivor-centred outcomes’.
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NewsPogust Goodhead distances itself from departed founder
Following leak of internal investigation to the press, class action firm says it had put the ‘chapter firmly behind us’.
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NewsImmigration solicitor struck off after admitting misleading asylum client
Partner’s removal from the roll was the ‘only appropriate and proportionate sanction’, SDT says.
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NewsMagic circle junior who lied in his pupillage application struck off
Former Slaughter and May associate claimed to have won prize for best overall performance during his final Cambridge year.
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NewsSolicitor agrees £4,273 fine over 'high risk' £9.1m transfer
Former practitioner made no financial gain as a result of the conduct, Solicitors Regulation Authority says.
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NewsEuropean Convention on Human Rights turns 75
Former Supreme Court president speaks of importance of ECHR - as question of UK membership enters mainstream politics.
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NewsFirm fails in counterclaim against RTA client after negligence case dismissed
It is not sufficient for solicitors to plead simply that they were misled, says judge turning down appeal over dismissal of counterclaim.
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NewsNeuberger speaks of 'disturbing' plight of ordinary people caught up in the courts
Former Supreme Court president bemoans failure to increase legal aid rates - and cost of public inquiries.
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NewsIn depth: Family Division president's parting shots
Sir Andrew McFarlane gave notice of his departure this week after seven years in the role. He is not going to go quietly, as he proselytised to MPs about problem-solving courts.
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NewsJurors should know what expert witnesses are paid, MPs told
Former City trader Tom Hayes, whose convictions were quashed, also highlights ‘a complete inequality of arms in relation to experts’.