Latest news – Page 19
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NewsCriticism of referees protected under freedom of expression, ECtHR rules
Comments about impartiality are ‘common in the context of football competitions’, Strasbourg court finds.
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NewsLimitation 'camouflage' plot in Mail hacking trial
Judge deals with 'serious allegations' after dismissing seven high-profile individuals' claims of illegal behaviour by newspaper.
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NewsMahmood defiant on asylum appeals reform
Home secretary insists new appeals body will be independent and rejects accusation that she is prioritising speed over justice.
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News‘Rude’ district judge sanctioned for throwing barrister out of court
Office-holder’s conduct ‘compounded by the barrister being excluded in front of the parties’.
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NewsManchester 'top lawyer' struck off over sexually motivated messages
Veteran solicitor admits sending unwanted messages to three women – including a barrister instructed by his firm.
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NewsNational listings framework aims to cut courts backlog
Practice direction is intended to provide consistency in the approach to listing of criminal courts.
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NewsNational rollout for victims’ right-to-review scheme
’Violence against women and girls is my top priority’, solicitor general says.
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NewsHillsborough campaign wins prestigious legal aid award
Winners of the 2026 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards revealed at ceremony in central London.
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NewsKnights beats forecasts with 19% profit growth
Fast expanding listed firm looks forward to 'continued organic growth complemented by value-enhancing acquisitions'.
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NewsSolicitor billed for costs after 'possibly foolish' tribunal claim
Employment judge acknowledged ‘costs are still the exception rather than the rule’.
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NewsMulti-office firm killed off by work slowdown and rising costs
First administrator's report on BLB Solicitors tracks causes of firm's demise, which included higher NI contributions.
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NewsBarrister disbarred for dishonesty in immigration proceedings
Practitioner 'represented people where he had a clear interest in the outcome of the case and made dishonest and misleading statements'.
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NewsYouth courts review fuels debate over age of criminal responsibility
Review of criminal courts for children has put fresh focus on the age at which young people can be held responsible.
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NewsSRA wants firms to give 'complaint-resolution timetables'
Too many firms not being transparent with clients about how they will handle complaints, regulator says.
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NewsLCJ rebukes CPS over Fordingbridge press release
Court of Appeal says press release contained inaccurate statements that fuelled misinformed publicity.
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NewsNew asylum appeals body 'will fail to reduce backlog'
Immigration specialists say magistrate-style reforms will lead to further delays and appeals down the line.
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NewsBlueCrest ruling a wakeup call for LLPs on tax
Supreme Court rules that most LLP members of investment management firm should be treated as employees rather than self-employed partners.
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NewsMore than half of consumers report problems with claims firms
SRA reveals it now has 94 open investigations relating to high-volume consumer claims.
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NewsJudge warned over post-acquittal remark to jury
Recorder sanctioned by JCIO over victim-blaming comment.
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NewsFCA car finance scheme suspended amid legal wrangling
Both sides are unhappy with the terms of the scheme, which could push start date back by another year.