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NewsCox appointed AG as Wright is reshuffled
Backbencher appointed to post as ministers move between departments.
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Solicitors among new High Court judges - but gaps remain on the bench
Judicial Appointments Commission received 52 applications.
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NewsRegime for challenging legal bills may need reform – judge
‘Byzantine’ Solicitors Act fails to give clarity to clients of law firms on precisely how and when they can query what they are charged.
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NewsIconic City court to boost capital
A £170m flagship court to deal with economic crime is to be constructed in central London.
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NewsSolicitor leaves roll after keeping client money for translation work
London lawyer sent invoices to housing clients then retained funds for her personal work.
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NewsTaxpayer on hook for £750m if MoJ loses judicial pensions case
Hefty potential bill is revealed in the Ministry of Justice's annual report and accounts for 2017/18, published yesterday.
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NewsNew Society president Blacklaws to lead government Law Tech push
Christina Blacklaws yesterday took office as the fifth woman president of the Law Society of England and Wales, succeeding Joe Egan. Blacklaws’ accession coincides with her appointment by lord chancellor David Gauke as chair of a new panel of Law Tech industry professionals to accelerate the development and adoption of ...
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NewsManchester firm pledges £37k to save pioneering drug court
FDAC National Unit will close in September due to a lack of government support.
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Public access barrister suspended over advice failure
Bar Standards Board says Mark William Smith, called to the bar in 1997, can appeal disciplinary decision.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill delayed for weeks
Legislation intended to reform the PI small claims sector looks set to be put off until after the summer.
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NewsLandmark study calls on MoJ to test robots and self-service advice
Ministry of Justice should fund tests of online self-service legal advice and AI ‘shadow’ judgments.
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NewsLCJ warns of 'lasting damage' to High Court through judge shortage
Lord Burnett of Maldon makes impassioned plea for more support in recruiting required numbers.
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NewsWe got it wrong: MoJ admits overcharging for court fees
Embarrassing admission following Gazette investigation into fee-charging policy.
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News'State-of-the-art' City court to be built from scratch
New facility off Fleet Street will handle white-collar crime cases.
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NewsFirm leaders hit with £135k costs over investment schemes probe
Colemans partners admitted misconduct following complaints from out-of-pocket investors.
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NewsCampaigners' delight as court provision saved
Solicitor who led fight to retain court service in Chichester says others facing similar plight should never give up.
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News'Justice is not a transaction' - parliament hears Tory spending pleas
Conservative MPs lead calls for ministers to receive extra resources to deal with justice issues.