All Criminal justice articles – Page 38
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NewsAxiom solicitor made money ‘hand over fist’ while investors ‘lost everything’, court hears
Prosecution makes closing arguments to jury as long-running trial over legal financing fund nears conclusion.
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NewsPrison lawyers to boycott forum as legal aid dispute escalates
Representative groups tell Parole Board their members do not feel valued by the government.
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NewsBackdating legal aid fee hike is legal - but it's a pyrrhic victory
Criminal bar hails government concession - but increase will not be attached to existing cases for 'operational and financial' reasons.
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NewsMoJ adds to ministerial lineup
Stuart Andrew, Sarah Dines and Simon Baynes given junior ministerial roles.
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NewsBar protesters stress diversity message
Criminal barristers use media spotlight to highlight the impact of insufficient funding in the makeup of the profession.
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NewsDon’t encourage cyber blackmail, solicitors told
Law Society responds to unprecedented ransomware alert from National Cyber Security Centre.
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NewsUpdated sentencing guidelines to cover new driving offences
Sentencing Council says minor examples of bad driving can have tragic and long-lasting consequences.
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NewsNew offence proposed for intimate image sharing
Law Commission recommends reform of legislation pre-dating the smartphone era.
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NewsJustice minister takes a dig at criminal bar in resignation letter
Cartlidge pays tribute to efforts of court staff 'in the face of wholly disproportionate disruption'.
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NewsMoJ could be sued over refusal to backdate legal aid fee increase
Lawyers acting for Criminal Bar Association say lord chancellor has the power to increase fees.
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NewsBarristers are threatening to delay justice, says minister
Ministers double down on 'generous' legal aid offer and insist fee increase cannot be backdated.
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NewsSolicitors could escalate legal aid action next week
Head of London practitioner group will discuss potential next steps with firms after survey closes later today.
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OpinionJunior barristers reveal the truth about legal aid
The criminal bar's strike has entered a second week - and the junior end of the profession is feeling more confident about speaking out.
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News'We're back': legal aid lawyers begin second week of strikes
Criminal Bar Association chair Jo Sidhu QC urges Dominic Raab to pick up the phone.
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Opinion'We have heard them loud and clear'
Review of criminal aid is not just about pay and conditions - our ambition is for long-term transformation.
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NewsNews focus: Barristers walk out of courts - can they win?
Criminal barristers stepped up their direct action over legal aid rates this week by walking out of courts across England and Wales. Their ‘strike’ appears rock-solid, but the government has given no indication yet that it is willing to come back to the negotiating table.
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NewsMoJ to fast-track criminal legal aid fee increase
Government announcement comes three days after criminal barristers commenced strike action.
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NewsSanctions on strikers 'could be unlawful'
Criminal Bar Association highlights ECHR defence against any application for wasted costs or disciplinary action.
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NewsAG accused of ‘general attack’ on juries in Colston Four case
Court of Appeal asked to give guidance on criminal damage cases following acquittals.
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NewsSolicitors mull court walkouts over legal aid
Criminal defence lawyers unhappy about the government's reform package are already refusing to take on poorly paid work.