All articles by Michael Cross – Page 67
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NewsModern slavery charges rise by 27% - CPS
However report shows number of convictions only marginally up on last year, and down on 2015/16.
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NewsOnline hearings for social security appeals this autumn
Remote online hearings of social security appeals at the First Tier tribunal will begin this autumn in the next phase of courts modernisation, the senior president of tribunals has revealed. In a speech to the Administrative Law Bar Association published by the judiciary today, The Rt Hon Sir Ernest Ryder ...
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NewsWhitehall to offer commercial career path to trainees
Initiative to tackle skills shortage caused by gap in earnings between Government Legal Department and the City.
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NewsOnline divorce extension should cut delays
A new component of the online divorce system being set up by HM Courts & Tribunals Service should help cut delays for clients.
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News'Court of the blockchain' plan for Dubai
Taskforce to apply advanced encryption technology to verifying court judgments.
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NewsPolice chief explains 'justice by algorithm' tool
Opening evidence session of technology and law commission hears from academics, lawyers and a controversial chief constable.
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NewsSARS regime overwhelmed by low-level 'noise'
Law Commission says ‘noise’ of low-level suspicious activity reports distracts attention from serious or urgent cases.
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OpinionBook review: Maverick with many causes
Rather His Own Man: In Court with Tyrants, Tarts and Troublemakers
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NewsBlockchain could secure evidence trail
The technology underpinning electronic currencies could guarantee the integrity of electronic evidence.
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NewsAfter Sir Cliff: Open justice is now under siege
Mr Justice Mann’s ruling against the BBC is the latest in a series of body blows to transparency and could place significant restrictions on the freedom of the media to report on criminal cases.
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NewsBeware of cyber attacks from hostile nations, spy agency tells law firms
National Cyber Security Centre says that 60% of practices reported 'information security incidents’ last year.
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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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NewsProfessional services sector draws up Brexit wish-list
Letter to prime minister stresses importance of mutual recognition of qualifications and judgments.
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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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NewsSolicitor among seven new CoA judges
Dame Nicola Davies QC trained as a solicitor before being called to the bar.
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NewsGovernment to reward contractors for 'social value'
Cabinet Office minister promises law reform to rebuild trust after collapse of Carillion
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NewsTeach judges to be techies, says Vos
Chancellor of the High Court urges action to accelerate the adoption of new technology.
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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.
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NewsBritain can lead lawtech revolution, says minister
Law Society backs latest initiative to nurture technology start-up businesses.
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NewsEdward Argar MP joins justice ministerial team
Dr Phillip Lee replaced by another non-lawyer at Ministry of Justice.