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Afghanistan: Law Society 'gravely concerned' over plight of lawyers
'The judiciary has been dismantled, as the state only appoints Taliban members as judges. The Taliban likewise has complete control of who may be licensed as a lawyer.'
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'Unacceptable in its entirety': Nigerian lawyers to fight UK trade deal
Nigerian Bar Association 'will not allow any incursion into our legal space', president says following announcement of Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership.
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Julian Assange: law professors warn of threat to US constitution
Successful prosecution of WikiLeaks founder would be 'disastrous for press freedom in the US', says former New York Times general counsel.
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Supreme Court rules that insurer should pay victim’s car hire losses
Dispute over £1,560 liability raised fundamental questions about applying the tort of negligence.
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MoJ spending £20m on northern court repairs
Millions being spent replacing roofs, heating systems, pipes, windows, cladding and lifts.
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Formal warning issued to judge over ‘inappropriate’ comment
Employment judge made ‘whole-hearted apology’ over comment in ‘private’ conversation while acting as a legal representative.
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Solicitor at Mail sting firm suspended by the SRA
Regulator cites suspected dishonesty for intervening into solicitor of 18 years.
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Convicted fraudster given suspended sentence over name change in SFO first
Case is first Serious Fraud Office prosecution of an individual for breaching a serious crime prevention order.
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Pay whistleblowers to speed up cases, SFO chief suggests
In first public speech in the role, Nick Ephgrave acknowledges difficulties facing fraud whistleblowers.
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Lawyers 'feel morally obliged' to do loss-making housing work
Independent research commissioned by the Law Society will be submitted to government's civil legal aid review.
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Mirror phone hacking trial: Judge hits both sides with costs
Parties both scolded for conducting litigation in an ‘extreme and confrontational way’.
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Much-loved solicitor, 36, dies just four days after qualifying
Natasha Cox’s firm says employment lawyer was a ‘beacon of positivity and warmth’.
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Fee rise will collect £210,000 a year more for Supreme Court, government says
Proposals follow a review of and consultation on current fees for the UK’s highest court.
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Defence teams 'intimidate vulnerable clients', claimant lawyers say
SRA probe into Post Office settlement offers has piqued interest of serious injury lawyers.
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Barrister reprimanded for overseas export conviction
The Bar Standards Board said it was ordered not to issue a practising certificate for three months.
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Landmark survey reveals mass exodus of specialist rape lawyers
Two-thirds of barristers doing rape and serious sexual offences cases intend to quit the work.
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Transcripts essential, says judge refusing SCPO discharge from Russia
If party challenging a serious crime prevention order does not have means to obtain a transcript, director of public prosecutions should provide one.
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Defence lawyer reports rise in dishonest injury claims
Two claimants lost costs protection after their dishonesty was proved in court.
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Criminal courts: New rules for live links and disclosure
The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee changes will come into force on 1 April.
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Failure to stamp out rogue behaviour ‘starting to look ridiculous’ - LSB chief
Outgoing Legal Services Board boss rubbishes ‘few bad apples’ claim, in outspoken plea for more 'strategic' regulation.