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The relationship between the CCRC & MoJ has recently been described as ‘dysfunctional’. Jon Robins delves into the deeper issues

Amanda Pinto QC reflects on an unprecedented, but privileged, first six months as Bar Council chair

MPs have criticised the lack of ‘basic data’ available to the judiciary on the extent of delays in the criminal courts

MPs have launched an inquiry into the delays to justice as a result of COVID-19

Simon Parsons raises issues with the law of voluntary intoxication

Lawyers have been asked for their views on the economic crime levy, to be imposed on anti-money laundering regulated businesses and law firms

Prisons are struggling to cope with a larger proportion of older inmates with poor health and the impact of COVID-19, MPs have warned

The economic crime levy to be imposed on law firms and other anti-money laundering regulated businesses will be calculated according to revenue, with a threshold to exempt small businesses, the Treasury has said

The Justice Committee launched an inquiry this week into the future of the Probation Service

Judges and magistrates have for the first time been given a guideline for sentencing offenders with mental disorders

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Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

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Law Officers mark 25 years of Pro Bono Week

The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, and Solicitor General, Andy Slaughter KC MP, marked the 25th anniversary of Pro Bono Week by joining lawyers, charities, students and parliamentarians at events celebrating voluntary legal work

NLJ this week: Who shaped the witness’s story?

Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete

NLJ this week: Possession’s digital pitfalls

Possession claims are entering a new digital era, with procedural traps awaiting practitioners who assume familiar rules still govern every step

NLJ this week: Debts, disputes & digital bluster

A polished legal defence may owe more to artificial intelligence than legal merit—and creditors risk paying the price in delay and expense

NLJ this week: Costs without limits?

An indemnity costs battle with a £20m gap could reopen an important question: what weight should an approved budget carry?

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Criminal

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions