All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 9
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NewsIndefinite hospital order for Duncan Lewis knifeman
Cavan Medlock was found not fit to plead on two counts: preparation of terrorist acts and making a threat to kill.
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NewsSupreme Court clears way for motor finance appeals
Justices will hear lenders’ appeals over duties owed to car finance customers in early 2025.
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NewsLord chancellor kicks off another review of judges’ pay
Major review ‘provides an opportunity to examine more fundamental issues affecting the judicial pay structures’.
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NewsKnifeman threatened to kill Duncan Lewis immigration solicitor, court hears
Attacker Cavan Medlock appeared via videolink during a day-long trial and will be sentenced later this week.
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News'Thoroughly dishonest': Shiner avoids prison over legal aid fraud
Former human rights lawyer allowed his enthusiasm for his clients’ cases to 'get the better of his judgement', Crown court judge says.
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NewsSidhu - three charges proved
Former chair of Criminal Bar Assocation faces sanction after tribunal rules on allegations by three women.
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NewsBarrister who pressured defendant and was affected by alcohol is suspended
Disciplinary tribunal also found barrister, representing the CPS, had appeared in court while under the influence of alcohol.
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NewsSRA seeks to be added as creditor in bankruptcy of ex-Axiom Ince boss
Disposal hearing stayed until trustee in bankruptcy is notified of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s case.
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NewsTwo more judges sanctioned for ruling delays
Formal advice for misconduct announced by Judicial Conduct Investigations Office.
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NewsCourt of Appeal finds GP contract dispute subject to judicial review
Judges find no obligation breach and remit contractual dispute back to adjudicator.
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NewsCourt observation project expands across London
Transform Justice calls for more volunteers to help with its CourtWatch London project following successful first year.
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NewsGlass ceiling gap: England and Wales among worst offenders
International Bar Association’s progress report collates data from more than 170,000 lawyers and judges from 12 jurisdictions.
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NewsShiner sentencing delayed by a week
No reason given for the vacated sentencing date following legal aid fraud conviction.
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NewsUK legal services market grows 50% in decade
Law Society’s new report shows legal sector’s turnover increased by 45% in last 10 years.
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NewsRecorder sanctioned for using his mobile while driving
JCIO says the lady chief justice and lord chancellor found formal advice was a ‘reasonable and proportionate sanction’.
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NewsSports law firm settles debt dispute
Manchester firm acting in data misuse claims says ‘honouring well-earned reputation is most important thing’.
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NewsSidhu made hotel room incident 'so normal', tribunal hears
Person 2, who undertook a mini-pupillage with former Criminal Bar Association chair, told the five-person panel she knew what happened with top silk ‘was wrong’.
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NewsMore district judges sanctioned over delays
Lady chief justice and lord chancellor agree with formal advice for misconduct over months-long delays.
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NewsConveyancing solicitor fined after failing to disclose link to borrower
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal fines lawyer £12,500 and orders he pay almost £20,000 in costs.
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NewsSolicitor culpable over fraudulent trading ahead of LCF collapse
High Court judgment finds number of defendants, including lawyer, liable to LCF for their knowing participation in the fradulent conduct of LCF’s business.