All articles by Michael Cross – Page 32
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NewsNews focus: Lifting the lid on judgments
The National Archives online library of court judgments has gone live, with its connections to third-party computer software hailed as ‘a game-changer’.
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NewsOfficial court judgments database goes live
National Archives Find Case Law service makes outcomes available for reuse under new 'open justice licence'.
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OpinionFour courts, a siege and a country divided
A century ago today, the occupation of Dublin's four courts marked the start of a bitter civil war.
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News‘Peaceful protest’ under scrutiny as statue case referred
Court of Appeal asked to clarify law following acquittals of ‘Colston four’.
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NewsNews focus: Human rights heavyweights join war crimes hunt
As reports of war crimes in Bucha and Mariupol shock the world, a Legal Task Force on Accountability for Crimes Committed in Ukraine has enlisted global legal expertise to fight for justice.
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NewsHuman rights heavyweights join war crimes hunt
Former Supreme Court president among experts advising Ukraine government task force.
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NewsCrypto specialists cautiously welcome regulation plans
Chancellor announces ambition to make the UK 'a global hub for cryptoasset technology and investment'.
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NewsGlobal grandees join call for Ukraine war crimes tribunal
Former leaders from all continents propose international tribunal to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for atrocities.
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NewsGovernment 'cools on JR reforms' after Lords defeats
Peers’ amendments to Judicial Review and Courts Bill are likely to be reversed by MPs.
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NewsWarwickshire merger creates 70-strong firm
Long established Moore & Tibbits acquires private client specialist Davidson Mahon.
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NewsNews focus: Tulip mania
High Court ruling provides some clarity on the rights and responsibilities relating to cryptoassets, but passions across the crypto community continue to rage.
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News‘Wild West’ warning on predictive policing
Lords committee calls for legislation to oversee innovations based on artificial intelligence.
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NewsCity merger creates 72-lawyer firm
Laytons ETL acquires real estate and construction specialist Cannings Connolly.
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NewsJudge lambasts parties’ animosity in latest ‘Dr Bitcoin’ ruling
Court 'will remain concerned to ensure that these proceedings are not used as a vehicle to air broader issues'.
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NewsTech giants will be the new disruptors, ABS pioneer predicts
Prediction comes 10 years after the granting of the first alternative business structure licences.
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NewsUK appoints war crimes judge to investigate Ukraine atrocities
Former International Criminal Court judge Sir Howard Morrison to assist Ukrainian prosecutor general.
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News'Lingering myth' holding up digital ID verification
Technology can 'support the legal community to keep pace with changes in international economic sanctions'.
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NewsDiversity fears as NQs shun race disclosure
Reluctance to report ethnicity to regulator could harm work on monitoring diversity, according to Society’s Annual Statistics Report.
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NewsPutin trial petition aims for 2 million signatures
Leading legal figures call for a Nuremberg-style tribunal to try those responsible for the invasion of Ukraine.
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NewsPrepare laws now for future emergencies, MPs recommend
Coronavirus Act was based on legislation that was never made public, committee finds.