Latest news – Page 371
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NewsOnline exams will be discriminatory, bar students allege
Concerns that those with childcare responsibilities, poor internet connections or noisy shared houses will be adversely affected.
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NewsLegal aid firms 'getting desperate' - Law Society
Chancery Lane warns that the sector is at risk of collapse without further government support.
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NewsSocially-distanced jury trial went like clockwork, says chambers
Criminal trials are restarting in court centres across England and Wales under special safety measures.
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NewsSFO hires officer to boost its value for money
Covid-19 is expected to change the way criminal justice organisations operate.
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NewsJudges rule housing possession moratorium includes appeals
Court of Appeal says practice direction focuses on how proceedings were initiated.
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NewsCouncils told to stop burdening High Court with child vaccination disputes
Court of Appeal says court's time could be better spent dealing with urgent family cases.
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NewsCourts 'could come under pressure' to hear complicated possession cases quickly
Solicitor says cases involving private landlords are ones where tenants need legal representation the most.
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NewsCity firms prepare to return to the office
Face masks, temperature testing and staff rotas are all on the cards.
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NewsChambers in discussions to scale back offices
Bar Council warns that physical premises are key for training, support and wellbeing.
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NewsDon’t worry about stuffy courts, says HMCTS
Nothing beyond normal workplace measures is needed to regulate ventilation in courts, says HMCTS.
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NewsFirms 'could go bust' if more jury trials don't return
Criminal defence solicitor says Crown court cases ensure firms can break even.
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NewsDechert hacking claim dismissed by High Court
Ruling follows allegations of firm's involvement in human rights abuses in the Middle East.
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NewsTrainee puts legal career on pause to help on health frontline
Thorrun Govind is less than a year into training contract but has gone back to pharmacy work.
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NewsTenants could lose access to duty solicitor in eviction cases
Court proposals to resume proceedings include strongly encouraging defendants to get early legal aid help.
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NewsHotels and sports halls being considered as makeshift courts
Novel venues could tackle the backlog while meeting future distancing rules, lord chief justice tells MPs.
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NewsBarristers demand cleaner magistrates’ courts
Courts still lack essentials such as hand sanitiser and cleaning products, counsel claim.
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NewsJury trials return to more courts
Judiciary says positive feedback has been received from courts where jury trials have already restarted.
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NewsRoyal Commission could be next Covid-19 victim
Director of public prosecutions tells committee terms of reference and membership not yet settled.
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NewsJudge disciplined for obtaining personal records
'Formal advice' after judge accessed details about an individual he was giving evidence against.
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NewsRemote hearings review to report back next week
Team led by Legal Education Foundation's Dr Natalie Byrom received 1,077 responses in two weeks.