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NewsDeath sentences for men denied access to UK police report
Two Burmese men convicted of Thailand murder of British nationals.
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NewsGrandmother felt ‘bullied’ by Ikea fundamental dishonesty allegation
Retailer said by judge to have taken a stance of ‘suspicion rather than sympathy’.
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NewsBogus solicitor posed as family specialist for 11 months
Susan Tindall deceived a father involved in maintenance and custody proceedings with his ex-partner.
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NewsCity lobby casts doubt on Gove’s big-firm levy
Justice secretary has raised the idea of asking City firms to pay to support the funding of the court system and advice services.
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NewsWomen overtake men in Scottish profession
Over half of solicitors north of the border are now female – but women are under-represented at the top.
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NewsGovernment to review sharia courts
Home secretary's initiative follows allegations that religious tribunals discriminate against women.
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NewsGovernment says PI small claims limit rise ‘long overdue’
Official response is published as protest petition reaches 21,000 signatures.
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NewsSteep rise in court fees confirmed
Justice minister Shailesh Vara says fees will increase by 10% across a range of civil proceedings.
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NewsOnly 4% of criminal courts charge paid within a month
Between April and June this year £5.7m was imposed, increasing to £22m between July and September, Ministry of Justice reveals.
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NewsOmbudsman misses performance targets - again
Cost per case has increased 10% since June, to over £1,900.
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NewsDeal struck on ‘paradigm change’ in data protection
Businesses will face fines of up to 4% of turnover for breaching tough EU data protection rules.
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NewsLASPO insolvency exemption nets taxman £115m a year – research
Ahead of expected decision on insolvency proceedings, trade body releases research on effects of CFA cases.
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NewsOfficials indicate 2017 date for small claims limit increase
Scope of threshold rise will also consider whether to include all personal injury claims.
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NewsCosts judgment a ‘declaration of war’ against ADR refuseniks
Judge says defendant's failure to mediate had been 'unreasonable'.
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NewsCourt rejects legal challenge to MedCo scheme
Speed Medical confirms defeat in the High Court, but plans to appeal.
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NewsLeading West Midlands solicitor dies at 60
Tributes paid to Martyn Morgan, head of QualitySolicitors Talbots.
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NewsLegal executives' watchdog eyes ABSs
CILEx Regulation consults on applying to license alternative business structures.
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NewsNew timeframe for filing costs budgets
Budgets for claims worth less than £50,000 will need to be filed with the directions questionnaire, Civil Procedure Rule Committee reveals.
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NewsHigh court clears way for legal aid contract challenge
JR by alliance of firms to go ahead under surety of £40,000.