Last 3 months headlines – Page 606
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News'No man's land': thousands of suspects left in limbo
At least 6,500 people have been released under investigation in the past three months.
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NewsCriminal barristers vote for one-day walkout
Overwhelming majority of 80% turnout supported the CBA’s proposal for a ‘whole profession walkout’.
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NewsNews focus: Data dangers?
A Harm Assessment Risk Tool used by the police to cut reoffending rates is at the heart of an increasingly heated debate surrounding the role of algorithms in the criminal justice system.
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NewsMinistry of Justice reveals £10m Brexit day preparations
Figure covers 12-month period leading up to and including statutory 29 March leaving date.
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NewsCosts chasers – expert urges firms to ‘call their bluff’
Costs recovery firms have stepped up operations following the Court of Appeal ruling in Herbert v HH Law.
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NewsBlair unmoved by robot hype
One of the stars of last week’s Artificial Intelligence in Legal Services Summit was retired Commercial Court supremo Sir William Blair, now professor of financial law and ethics at Queen Mary University of London. In a panel discussion on the Law Society’s report on algorithms in the justice system, he ...
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NewsCPS lawyer denied unfair dismissal claim
Employment tribunal says a solicitor should know the importance of deadlines.
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NewsBill could force high value cases online, peers warn
The online procedure bill could have unintended consequences, according to Lords Constitution Committee.
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NewsBarrister suspended for two months
David Farley practised for more than four years without a valid practising certificate.
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News'Ghastly myth' spreading that courts allow late budgets
Lawyers urged not to assume they can escape sanctions for filing costs budgets beyond deadline.
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NewsJohnson prosecution quashed by High Court
High Court judges grant application by Conservative leadership front-runner to dismiss private prosecution.
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News'Yes please!' MPs respond to work experience plea
Canny legal aid lawyers have tweeted MPs asking them to visit the frontline.
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NewsCBA poised to reveal results of direct action ballot
Criminal bar body will announce later today whether barristers will stage a one-day walkout this summer.
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NewsHale promises to deal 'properly' with judge's case
Supreme Court reserves judgment in claim by district judge Claire Gilham.
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NewsDon't reform costs amid reform 'chaos' - Society
Chancery Lane warns that disadvantaged groups could be unable to seek justice in complex claims.
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NewsPro bono charity seeks to remove PII barrier for in-house
LawWorks chief says insurance can sometimes be an obstacle for in-house legal teams and firms.
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NewsClaimant lawyers 'will game' fixed costs system
Defendant firm accuses claimant sector of exploiting loopholes last time costs were fixed.
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NewsBarristers twice as likely as solicitors to make bench
Latest statistics bulletin says that the overall recommendation rate for applicants was 13% for solicitors and 27% for barristers.