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NewsMP clashes with victims commissioners over jury reform
Tetchy exchanges between Kieran Mullan MP, Claire Waxman and Vera Baird during parliamentary session on Courts and Tribunals Bill.
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OpinionReflections after a council meeting
Members can think those governing a members’ body don’t have a clue. But the Law Society Council meeting last week showed we are at the heart of their current concerns.
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NewsMedical records disclosed to accused in domestic abuse cases, peers told
Barrister tells House of Lords Domestic Abuse Act 2021 committee that family court guidance is needed on correct approach to disclosure.
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OpinionCarr’s coded message on sentencing
Lady chief justice's message to David Lammy was unspoken but entirely clear.
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OpinionFamily's poor relation
There are still only 13 family drug and alcohol courts in England, 18 years on from their foundation, despite their documented success.
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NewsDefendants of 'good character' will be denied jury trial, MPs told
Racial bias concerns also raised during justice committee evidence session on Courts and Tribunals Bill.
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ProfileLawyer in the news: Jason Lartey, Lartey & Co
London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association led a protest outside parliament over the government’s controversial plan to curtail the right to a jury trial.
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NewsLammy rebrands and expands problem-solving family court
Lord chancellor announces £17m to roll out more 'child-focused' - previously known as 'pathfinder' - courts.
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NewsClaimant was coached in court through smart glasses
High Court rejects evidence after finding that instructions were being given by a lawyer watching case remotely.
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OpinionLawyers defend right to jury trial
Protest arranged quickly to coincide with the first parliamentary debate of Courts and Tribunals Bill attracts an impressive turnout.
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NewsKC quits regulator to fight 'tyrannical' jury trial curbs
Rule of law has become 'something to be sold' to oligarchs 'as part of UK plc', alleges Flora Page.
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OpinionReducing court delays without compromising justice
Coordinated action must address judicial and court staffing, sitting availability, venue capacity, and the implementation of more viable legal aid rates.
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NewsChildren at heart of 'problem-solving' blueprint for family lawyers
Lawyers would send parents letter from children's commissioner highlighting impact of conflict on children.
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NewsBid to curtail jury trials clears first parliamentary hurdle
MPs vote by a majority of 101 to let the Courts and Tribunals Bill move to the next stage in journey to become law.
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OpinionTrial by jury must not become the casualty of a strained justice system
Efficiency must never come at the expense of the constitutional principles that give that system its legitimacy.
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NewsSolicitors take jury reform fight to parliament
Solicitors declare 'no jury, no justice' ahead of first parliamentary debate of controversial reforms.
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NewsMore than 3,200 lawyers urge Starmer to rethink jury trial reforms
More than 3,200 lawyers urge prime minister to focus on efficiency measures to cut Crown court backlog.
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NewsLawyers to advise rape complainants on 'unnecessary' requests
Justice secretary also commissions work to expand principles of Operation Soteria into the courtroom.
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NewsGovernment claims progress on county court delays
Figures suggest on the surface that the post-Covid trend of increasing delays is being turned around.
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NewsSolicitors escalate fight over jury curbs
Solicitors will march to parliament and lobby MPs ahead of first parliamentary debate on Courts and Tribunals Bill.