Dr Jon Robins

NLJ columnist

Dr Jon Robins is an NLJ columnist, editor of The Justice Gap (Thejusticegap.com) and a lecturer at Brighton University in the criminology department. Newlawjournal.co.uk

NLJ columnist

Dr Jon Robins is an NLJ columnist, editor of The Justice Gap (Thejusticegap.com) and a lecturer at Brighton University in the criminology department. Newlawjournal.co.uk

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Jon Robins reports on the deterioration of legal aid

Urgent action is needed to stem the crisis in mental health law, says Jon Robins

Was the withdrawal of legal aid from personal injury (PI) cases an inspired gamble that has paid off? Or has it been an “access to justice” disaster leaving many accident victims without proper compensation or adequate specialist advice?

Asset-stripping and the future of social welfare law

Justice and communities will suffer if public authorities refuse to accept their mistakes

Hikes in court fees will only serve to undermine access to justice, says Jon Robins

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Withers—Sophie Barrett-Brown

Withers drives further growth in its UK immigration team with new partner Sophie Barrett-Brown

Venus Legal—Esther Amoako

Venus Legal invests in next generation of legal talent as specialist litigation practice grows

Fisher Phillips—Catrina Smith

Fisher Phillips continues momentum in London with arrival of Catrina Smith

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NLJ this week: Silence comes dear

Restrictions on workplace non-disclosure agreements could make settlements slower, more complex and more expensive when reforms expected in 2027 take effect

NLJ this week: Prosecutions under watch

Private prosecutors face closer scrutiny under Crown Prosecution Service guidance designed to strengthen accountability and consistency when intervention is requested

NLJ this week: Immunity breached

Foreign states cannot necessarily claim immunity for cyber operations launched abroad against computers in Britain, following a divided Supreme Court ruling

NLJ this week: Blame game backfires

Defendants who make unsupported complaints about their lawyers risk losing legal aid while confiscation proceedings continue without representation

NLJ this week: Sanctions divide

Lawyers advising Russian clients face different sanctions restrictions across the UK, EU and US, despite their shared objective of increasing pressure on Russia

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Dr Jon Robins

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Withers—Sophie Barrett-Brown

Venus Legal—Esther Amoako

Fisher Phillips—Catrina Smith