Latest news – Page 319
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NewsCovid-19 confirmed at 95 courts in less than a month
Ministry of Justice says positive case does not indicate coronavirus was transmitted within a court building.
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NewsJustice Week 2021 to explore Covid-19 'disruption'
Major piece of opinion research to be published as part of week-long calendar of events.
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NewsJudges weary of Covid-related ‘excuses’
There is ‘very little sympathy from judges’ when it comes to extensions to proceedings, notes dispute resolution solicitor.
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NewsLegal aid can’t wait for a new government, says Lammy
Shadow justice secretary urges lord chancellor to deliver reform now.
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NewsStop and search: police told to justify racial disparity
Inspectorate report says too many forces do not monitor enough data to understand if power being used fairly.
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NewsJustice campaigners worried about 'disturbing reliance' on remote assistance
Appropriate adults say legal help provided remotely to children and vulnerable adults in half of cases.
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NewsForecasters say one-third of lawyers could be in virtual firms by 2026
New business models in pole position to take advantage of changing attitudes to work, says report.
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NewsLaw schools compete for City contracts
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has struck a deal with BPP and Barbri.
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NewsMost judges do not feel valued by government - survey
Latest study of judicial attitudes shows only 9% of judges think ministers value them.
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News‘Quisling’: SFO wrong to sack solicitor over pub abuse
Serious Fraud Office did not properly investigate what happened before dismissing senior case controller.
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NewsCivil liberties group unveils bill to replace 'dangerous' Coronavirus Act
Draft legislation would require ministers to publish regular impact assessments on remote proceedings.
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NewsMisunderstanding of drill music leading to unfair convictions, says Justice
Report from working group on racial disparities in the youth justice system makes 45 recommendations.
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NewsPolice stations resume support for video remand hearings
Law Society welcomes joint funding arrangement between Ministry of Justice and Home Office.
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NewsConsumers love online reviews when picking a lawyer, super-regulator finds
Online reviews seen as key to judging standards - but not so much when they’re on law firm websites.
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NewsCovid regulations accused had right of silence
Appeal finds no implied duty to give details to the police.
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NewsRishi Sunak 'to extend stamp duty holiday'
Chancellor of the exchequer expected to announce three-month extension in the Budget next week.
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NewsOld CPR links reopened as upgrade work continues on new site
Court users also frustrated with listings moving to the gov.uk website.
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News18-year-olds would be treated as children under proposed court bill
Conservative MP and former magistrate Rob Butler says court date should not affect how a young person is treated.
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NewsCampaigners accuse government of 'bullying' over £1m PPE case costs
Claimants challenging PPE contracts secure £250,000 costs capping order ahead of May hearing.
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NewsLammy: 'My race review would go further today'
Shadow justice secretary says disproportionality in the criminal justice system has got worse.