Latest news – Page 463
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NewsSociety speaks out on threat to judicial independence in Poland
Legislation empowering country’s president to determine constitution of Supreme Court comes into force today.
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NewsENRC appeal to determine privilege scope
The extent of legal professional privilege comes into the spotlight tomorrow.
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NewsCouncil partnership leads family courts digital drive
An initiative by local authorities and judges has pushed family courts into the digital age.
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NewsJackson gives LASPO thumbs up as MoJ begins costs review
Justice officials to look at all aspects of the 2013 costs reforms.
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NewsOfficial Solicitor Alastair Pitblado 'leaves legacy to be proud of'
Ministry of Justice confirms death of leading official, as tributes flood in from profession.
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NewsWe'll hold insurers to account over whiplash savings, Keen pledges
Minister also reveals plans for a review of periodical payment orders later this year.
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NewsSix solicitors charged over alleged £12.6m legal aid fraud
Nine people will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 17 July.
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NewsFormer Law Society president Paul Marsh dies
Paul Marsh, president of the Law Society of England and Wales in 2008/09, has died at the age of 70.
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NewsRight to die case fails at Court of Appeal
Man with motor neurone disease intends to take case to Supreme Court.
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NewsWe're becoming simpler and smarter, declares LAA chief executive
Shaun McNally says the Legal Aid Agency has delivered on its commitment to provide more efficient services.
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News‘Pennies’ will save pioneering court unit
The judge who pioneered the substance-abuse problem-solving court to help reunite families has urged the profession not to let the scheme ‘go under’.
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NewsMagna Carta writ large
Clause 39 of Magna Carta – ‘No free man shall be seized or imprisoned’ – is the centrepiece of the first UK monument to the 1215 contract to be erected at Runnymede. Writ on Water is an ‘immersive space for contemplation and reflection’ commissioned by the National Trust from artist ...
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NewsYour indemnity insurance reforms won't work, insurers tell the SRA
Association of British Insurers suggests changes may even be counter-productive.
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NewsBroken justice? HMCTS poll finds most court users happy
Three-quarters of people felt they were treated with respect, and most were satisfied with the outcome of their case.
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News'Wafer-thin' courts bill testing the waters for more cuts - Chakrabarti
Minister says bill will allow ‘suitably qualified and experienced’ staff to handle straightforward matters.
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NewsBenefits of reduced PII cover 'illusory', says City group
Representative group joins chorus of opposition to SRA plans to reduce minimum indemnity insurance cover.
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NewsSpending block raises spectre of £171m courts funding gap
Government under pressure to deliver funding for courts upgrade - but under more pressure for NHS.
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NewsDetained Iranian lawyer charged with 'collusion with client'
Nasrin Sotoudeh represented women facing jail sentences for protesting against mandatory headscarf law.