Headlines – Page 6
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NewsLawyers need protection from persecution – Law Society report
Report illustrates how lawyers face intimidation and harassment for speaking out in support of equal access to justice and human rights.
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NewsStop referencing fake case citations, judges warned
Practice risks embedding bogus ‘authorities’ as precedents, creating a growing body of misinformation.
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NewsSerial fare dodger loses Mazur challenge in court
Judge finds lay prosecutors have rights of audience through ‘practice and convention’.
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NewsSFO director Nick Ephgrave to step down early
First non-lawyer to lead the agency says it is ‘time to draw a close’ on nearly four decades in public life.
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NewsCity firm gives new parents six months' leave on full pay
HR chief says firm wants to create a more equal and inclusive environment for all parents.
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NewsBritish public backs collective actions - opinion poll
Hausfeld urges government to launch public information campaign to raise awareness.
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NewsSFO can pursue unpaid £2m DPA penalty, High Court finds
Scientific instrument maker Güralp Systems Ltd failed to pay £2,069,861 stipulated in deferred prosecution agreement.
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NewsJenrick replaced as shadow justice secretary by Nick Timothy
Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform confirmed on Thursday afternoon.
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NewsKing's Bench chief latest leading judge to announce retirement
Departure of three leadership judges in 2026 presents a challenge to the Judicial Appointments Commission.
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NewsHome secretary insists non-judges in asylum appeals will be independent
Home secretary says First-Tier tribunal cannot sustainably manage scale and nature of current caseload.
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NewsSolicitors’ withdrawal no excuse for missing budget deadline, rules court
Judge says there was no good reason for defendant not being aware of crucial deadline.
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NewsUK branch of leading Chinese firm closes and files for administration
SRA register confirms Zhong Lun is in the process of closing in England.
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NewsCourt orders document return after firm sent wrong files to opponent
Files included confidential and privileged information that defendant wanted to keep.
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NewsCarter-Ruck partner pursues SRA for £1m over failed ‘SLAPP’ case
Regulator warns that ‘eye-watering’ costs order would have a ‘chilling’ effect on its ability to go after media lawyers.
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NewsJury curbs could apply to cases awaiting trial, minister tells MPs
Sarah Sackman says some cases currently in the system could be heard by a judge in the 'swift court'.
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NewsLammy hikes JAC chair's pay by 30%
Lord chancellor decides to relaunch recruitment campaign for top post at quango for appointing judges.
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NewsDJ's 'racially pejorative' comment leads to formal advice
District judge apologised but investigation found the comment was ‘not respectful of the defendant or their appearance’.
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NewsSackman faces MPs amid rumours jury curbs will be 'watered down'
Officials reportedly revisiting proposals for 'swift courts' and magistrates sitting alongside judge to hear cases.
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NewsFormer criminal bar chief fails with disbarment appeal
Mr Justice Choudhury finds tribunal was entitled to sanction Jo Sidhu KC as it did for sexual misconduct.
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NewsSolicitor denies stalking court observer following Law Society lunches
Stratford Magistrates’ Court hears that the defendant allegedly sent more than 120 emails and letters.