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OpinionEnd of an era: McGibbon reflects on her time leading GLD
Susanna McGibbon spoke to the Gazette ahead of stepping down from her role as treasury solicitor and GLD permanent secretary.
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NewsEmpty seats in the Commons
Just four MPs bothered to show up to interrogate leaders of the LSB and SRA – and one left halfway through.
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OpinionSeven key takeaways from the SRA’s justice committee grilling
It wasn’t always comfortable, but SRA leaders gave glimpses of their aims and priorities.
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NewsNDAs will be invalid without legal advice, government proposes
Consultation, which is open until July, has been described as a ‘decisive moment in the fight to end the silencing of victims’.
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NewsGovernment defeats latest jury trial amendment
MPs clash over proposed curbs to jury trials during Courts and Tribunals Bill scrutiny session.
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NewsJury reforms face key hurdle today
Rebel MP says amendment calling for specialist courts to deal with sexual offences was a Labour manifesto promise.
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NewsTimetable to be revealed for clinical negligence action plan
Treasury circumspect on specific changes - but stresses that reform is in the public interest.
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NewsMore people paying £3 to block probate applications
Firm says rising property prices and complex family dynamics have fuelled 12% rise in applications for probate caveats.
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OpinionYouth justice: time for a national conversation
We should not be comfortable about the fact 13,000 children are sentenced each year.
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NewsFamily pet campaign secures parliamentary bill
Domestic Abuse (Pets) Bill makes smooth start in its parliamentary journey to becoming law.
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OpinionCourts and Tribunals Bill: unexpected day of drama
Line-by-line scrutiny was replaced with action-packed day of evidence sessions featuring impressive lineup of witnesses.
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NewsCrown court backlog hits new record
Government says latest figures for outstanding caseload justify jury trial reform; bar says they prove the opposite.
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OpinionWeakening jury trials risks politicising Britain's courts
As the Courts and Tribunals Bill moves into committee, concerns sharpen. It is not a measured reform, it is a misstep.
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NewsJuries 'not bastions of infallibility', rape victim tell MPs
Victims of crime share court ordeals with MPs scrutinising Courts and Tribunals Bill.
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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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NewsReform bids to mobilise legal allies
Special interest group's first task is 'outreach into legal community' as it aspires to ditch Blair reforms, launch event hears.
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NewsFormer attorney general warns over Henry VIII powers
Dominic Grieve says Henry VIII powers subvert parliament's role in new podcast series from legal reform charity Justice.
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NewsIn depth: SEND 'listening exercise' sparks scepticism
Government spindoctors are hard at work attempting to render controversial SEND reforms palatable to MPs and affected families. Fears about the authenticity of the government’s ‘listening’ exercises appear well founded.
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NewsConveyancing: Tax adviser registration 'could be deferred'
Law Society president also updates members on government’s plan to seize client account interest.