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NewsNew lord chancellor backed Lammy's jury trial curbs
'We cannot allow squeamishness about reforming the system to stand in the way', Alex Norris MP said last December.
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NewsNew lord chancellor has a 'golden opportunity' - Society
Chancery Lane repeats calls on Norris to reverse curbs on jury trials and to increase legal aid.
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NewsSnap consultation on JR curbs for infrastructure projects
Government unveils plans to curb legal challenges for major housing, energy and transport projects.
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NewsMoJ finally unveils £34m funding plan for criminal bar
Government opens consultation more than seven months after announcing legal aid cash.
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NewsBar is wrong on asylum appeal reform, Mahmood tells MPs
Home secretary points to magistrates, parole board members and planning inspectors as justification for tribunal reform.
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NewsMagistrate appointment ‘boom’ as government pushes on with court reforms
More than 1,600 magistrates were appointed in 2025/26 - but net gain in numbers is only 600, association says.
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NewsCity watchdog targets consumer champion over law firm links
Consumer Voice should not have standing in motor finance case because it has failed to comply with duty of candour, says FCA.
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NewsCity watchdog charges solicitor with insider dealing
Ex-Goodwin practitioner worked on a corporate acquisition and allegedly used information obtained to deal in securities.
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NewsMahmood defiant on asylum appeals reform
Home secretary insists new appeals body will be independent and rejects accusation that she is prioritising speed over justice.
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NewsNational listings framework aims to cut courts backlog
Practice direction is intended to provide consistency in the approach to listing of criminal courts.
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NewsLCJ rebukes CPS over Fordingbridge press release
Court of Appeal says press release contained inaccurate statements that fuelled misinformed publicity.
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NewsNew asylum appeals body 'will fail to reduce backlog'
Immigration specialists say magistrate-style reforms will lead to further delays and appeals down the line.
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NewsCCRC 'fit for purpose' despite Malkinson case, inspector concludes
Crown Prosecution Service inspectors publish findings of in-depth probe requested by Dame Vera Baird.
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NewsCourt of Appeal clears way for car finance group action
Buoyant claims firm predicts many will take the court route rather than join the FCA's redress scheme.
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NewsLammy to close murder sentencing gap
Sentencing baseline to be aligned for murders committed in the home and where a weapon is taken to the scene.
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NewsConcerns mount over Mahmood's asylum appeals plan
Peers question qualifications of non-judges who will sit in new Independent Immigration Appeals Authority.
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NewsTrained members of the public to determine asylum appeals
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood expected to announce Immigration and Asylum Bill reforms this week.
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NewsAppeal judges back law reform to stop 'repugnant' contemnor tactics
Please comes after woman sanctioned following harassment of law firm staff.
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NewsHeatwave: Courts finally get permission to close
After three days, senior presiding judge notes challenges caused by 'exceptionally hot weather this week'.