All articles by Catherine Baksi – Page 12
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NewsJohn rages at ‘illiterate rantings’ of diversity report critics
Professor Gus John has dismissed as ‘wild and baseless’ criticisms of his report into the SRA.
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NewsJudges should question vulnerable witnesses, suggests former DPP
Sir Keir Starmer says victims face an ‘unacceptable’ ordeal in court and lack confidence in the criminal justice system.
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FeatureCivil legal aid: access denied
A year on, have the legal profession’s doom-laden predictions about the impact of deep civil legal aid cuts been realised?
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NewsBar denies reported slump in tenancies
Tenancies for newly qualified barristers dipped 64% ahead of LASPO, figures show – but the Bar Council has rubbished its own statistic.
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NewsResolution allies with credit provider to fund separation
Clients offered unsecured loan at preferential rates.
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NewsMoJ facing legal challenge over cuts
Criminal solicitors poised to seek judicial review of the decision to cut fees and will refuse new Crown court work from Monday.
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NewsSolicitors join forces with probation staff in 48-hour walkout
Protest is against legal aid cuts and plans to privatise most of the probation service.
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NewsGive verdict on Jackson in five years, says Ramsey
Judge tasked with implementing the reforms says ‘we are not seeing a disaster, as there could have been’.
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NewsLegal diversity groups reject John report on race
Racism faced by BME solicitors in disciplinary matters is as serious for the legal profession as the Lawrence inquiry was for the police, diversity groups have alleged.
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NewsGarnier calls for vicarious liability move
The UK should adopt US-style corporate vicarious liability to ensure white-collar criminals are brought to justice, the former solicitor-general and architect of recently introduced deferred prosecution arrangements (DPAs) said this week. Speaking to the Gazette ahead of a speech to the Bar Council’s employed bar conference, Sir Edward Garnier QC ...
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Barrister offers money-back guarantee
Taunton barrister offers solicitors a full refund if they are not satisfied with the quality and timeliness of his service.
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NewsBar rebels over deal on legal aid cuts
Nigel Lithman QC told that the CBA has made a ‘grave mistake’ over deal with MoJ.
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NewsBar calls off action after legal aid cuts are postponed
£9m also made available for interim payments to solicitors.
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NewsCall to publish reporting restrictions online
Law Commission proposes a central website to inform publishers of reporting restrictions.
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NewsMonitor court outcomes to tackle reoffending, says Green
Justice minister previews white paper on magistracy reforms.
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NewsCriminals profiting due to confiscation ‘shambles’, say MPs
Just 26p out of every £100 of criminal proceeds is clawed back by the state, a public accounts committee report reveals.
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News55 jobs lost after agency wields veto on transfer plan
Hertfordshire firm’s problems were exacerbated by late payments from the Legal Aid Agency, it is claimed.
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NewsBarrister to be disbarred for practising while suspended
Bruce Tattersall appeared in pre-trial hearing and trial while suspended.