Last 3 months headlines – Page 499
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NewsDon’t panic, Mr Mainwaring
With all the fuss over Nightingale courts, it’s easy to forget we have been here before.
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NewsHogging the limelight
Bar Council’s reaction to lord chancellor’s claim grabs people’s attention.
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NewsMoJ reveals sites for the first wave of Nightingale courts
Locations include a cathedral, a town hall and the Ministry of Justice’s own headquarters.
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NewsSupreme Court steps in to Hong Kong row
Beijing's new security law 'contains a number of provisions which give rise to concerns', president says.
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NewsJudges warn of 'dysfunctional' relationship with justice watchdog
Ministry ignored 'genuine concerns' about Criminal Cases Review Commission's ability to perform its statutory functions.
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NewsThousands of complaints piling up as Covid crisis emerges for LeO
Cases sitting in the pre-assessment stage have increased by 1,400 since April.
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NewsDechert lawyers given more time to rebut kidnap allegations
Court told of ‘formidably long’ process for responding to accusations from jailed Jordanian lawyer.
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News29% of legal aid barristers could leave profession next year, says Bar Council
Fee income has fallen by average of almost 60% across the bar, representative body finds.
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NewsJudicial retirement age could rise to 75
Lord chancellor considers whether mandatory age of 70 is still appropriate in balancing expertise, diversity and independence requirements.
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NewsInternational arbitrators enjoy growing caseload
Almost 870 new cases were registered with the ICC International Court of Arbitration last year.
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NewsCity giants to act as equality mentors for smaller firms
Scheme launched by SRA to offer support on how to improve equality and diversity in workplaces.
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NewsA&O reports dip in profits
Firm says profits are flat if market uncertainty caused by Covid-19 is not taken into account.
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NewsPolice chiefs to replace disclosure consent forms
Forms were criticised by the Information Commissioner's Office and were being legally challenged.
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NewsBBC’s Legal Affairs snub
Auntie set to axe specialist correspondent role as legal news is downgraded.
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NewsRegulators told to get a grip of diversity data after years of inaction
Legal Services Board set to play more prominent role in forcing regulators to increase their understanding.
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NewsBSB apologises after students with disabilities struggle to book exams
Less than 40% of students requiring reasonable adjustments have managed to book exam slots so far.
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NewsCourt orders barrister to deliver up tweet details
Judge lambasts solicitors over an 'often intemperate debate' in anti-Semitism defamation case.
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NewsCriminal justice commission may not report until 2022
'We hope' the royal commission will become operational from the autumn, justice minister tells parliament.