Latest news – Page 485
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NewsLawyers and a Labour firebrand elected to justice committee
Committee has lost high-profile MPs Philip Davies and Keith Vaz.
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NewsNews focus: Making justice colour-blind
David Lammy’s review of BAME people in the criminal justice system lists urgent problems and achievable solutions. But is there the appetite – or money – for far-reaching reform?
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NewsLammy: defence solicitors part of 'chronic trust deficit'
Review of treatment of black, Asian and minority ethic people in criminal justice system makes wide-ranging recommendations.
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NewsLawyers earn £1.25m from KWM collapse as creditors still penniless
Update from administrators gives further details of cost of handling collapsed division of firm.
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News'Unprecedented and extraordinary': repeal bill under fire
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill raises ‘fundamental concerns’ for rule of law, say peers
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NewsDelivering justice 'ever more difficult' - LCJ signs off after 'nine years of austerity'
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd says his final year has been the hardest - citing the impact of dilapidated courts, low judicial morale and delays.
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NewsClaimant lawyers to blame for soaring clinical negligence bill, watchdog concludes
National Audit Office wants 'good hard look' at claims numbers, legal costs and levels of damages.
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NewsHoliday claims farmer rapped for '351,000 deaths' video
Rebuke comes as SRA reveals it has received information about 31 firms suspected of improper referral arrangements.
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NewsSRA not planning outright ban on solicitor-client sexual relations
Regulator had been urged to revise its guidance to solicitors unsure of their ethical obligations.
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NewsInsolvency expert rebuked for missing reports as he prepared for retirement
SRA publicises agreement involving solicitor who has retired after a 30-year unblemished record.
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NewsCity reveals 80%+ retention rates
Round-up of retention rates for trainee solicitors in major City firms.
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News‘Barrister’ who conned dying woman jailed
Question marks as to whether there will be an investigation into how conman was profiled on chambers’ website.
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NewsElection annulment 'momentous development' for rule of law
Kenya’s Supreme Court orders new presidential poll in a first for the continent of Africa.
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NewsPhone hacking case lawyer locked in fees battle with ex-firm
Case due to come to court later this year as both parties attempt to recover funds from the other.
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NewsNewcastle civic leaders in talks to host civil justice
Local authority's courts lease expected to generate income to fund front line services in the city.
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NewsInsurance staff convicted over £7k bribe conspiracy
Allianz workers had been approached to retrieve customers’ data to sell onto CMCs.
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NewsExclusive: FoI reveals flexible pilot courts running at only half capacity
Official figures raise fresh questions about the controversial tests due to start later this year.
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NewsMedco members warned about 'unacceptable behaviour' to auditors
Unfounded complaints behind made about inspectors looking over suitability of medical reporting organisations.