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NewsEducate as well as legislate, human rights review recommends
Report of independent commission recommends 'a coherent package of reforms to the Human Rights Act'.
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NewsReopen closed courts to tackle backlog, Law Society urges
Chancery Lane says reopening courts ‘would also contribute to their local economies, combining economic renewal and access to justice’.
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NewsHearing paused after barristers spoke too quickly
Judge considers sanctions after bundles submitted 'without restraint or constraint'.
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NewsRaab unveils his ‘modern bill of rights’ plan
Controversial reforms will include protections for free speech and trial by jury, lord chancellor says.
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NewsBacklog increase ‘not necessarily’ result of cuts, MPs told
MoJ permanent secretary says rise in backlog partly the result of a change in the ‘case mix’ and also judicial sitting days.
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NewsLaw Society urges ‘radical change’ to fix struggling legal ombudsman
Concern about reputational risk to profession from ongoing issues with complaints handling.
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NewsUK firms leading the way on social goals - global study
World Economic Forum metrics tailored for legal sector to assess 'ESG' standards such as net zero commitment and pay equality.
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News‘Permissions stage’ to intercept frivolous human rights claims
Government to unveil proposals for bill of rights to strengthen 'quintessentially British traditions' while remaining party to European Convention.
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NewsSRA to pay record £228,000 to cover costs of 'regrettable' prosecution
Regulator 'cannot be allowed to continue to conduct themselves in this way', says cleared solicitor.
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NewsRepresentative claimants generally entitled to CPO costs, tribunal rules
Competition Appeal Tribunal says the certification of collective proceedings is ‘an important and significant’ step.
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NewsResident judge initiates 'Plan B' remote hearings to reduce footfall
Canterbury Crown Court announces update as London courts - and Law Society headquarters - open as normal.
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NewsNews focus: Successful defences at the SDT still leave solicitors out of pocket
The case of Liz Ellen, who must foot the bill for her own £534,000 defence costs despite being cleared of misconduct, has once again highlighted the inequality of arms between regulator and regulated.
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NewsRemote hearing evaluation reveals wellbeing woes
Report covers wide-ranging experiences of judges, lawyers, court staff and the public last year.
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NewsDisgraced former MP loses appeal against publication of ‘abuse’ ruling
Court of Appeal allows the publication of family judgment containing details of 'controlling and coercive behaviour'.
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NewsTwo subpostmasters prosecuted by DWP lose conviction appeals
The appeals are thought to be the first involving former Post Office employees prosecuted by a different government body.
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NewsCourts to ‘continue as they have during pandemic’ - LCJ
‘The coming weeks will bring their difficulties … both professionally and personally, but we have been there before’, Lord Burnett says.
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NewsSFO director’s position ‘untenable’ after damning ruling, lawyers say
Representatives of a former oil executive whose bribery conviction was overturned said Lisa Osofsky must go ‘if the SFO is to survive’.
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News'Aggressive reputation management' harming the rule of law
UK professional service providers enable post-Soviet elites to launder their money and reputation, thinktank alleges.
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News'End billable hours and measure output to achieve gender parity' – magic circle chief
Freshfields senior partner says firms need to measure output rather than input.
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NewsSociety pays tribute to Afghanistan rights defenders
People who defended and upheld human rights and the rule of law in Afghanistan are being honoured on International Human Rights Day.