Stalking is a frightening and unpredictable crime that can be difficult to prosecute—as illustrated in the Netflix series Baby Reindeer
The Hillsborough Law ‘is decades overdue’, Colin Wells, barrister at 25 Bedford Row, & Jo Delahunty KC, barrister at 4PB, write in this week’s NLJ
Judges could place criminals under house arrest instead of sending them to prison, under a major overhaul of sentencing policy
Leading financial crime barrister Jonathan Fisher KC has joined NLJ’s prestigious band of columnists
Cafcass has put in place a ‘Domestic abuse practice policy’ for its family court advisors (FCAs) and children’s guardians, to reverse the current ‘contact at all costs culture’
NLJ serves up a double helping of crypto this week. First, Andrew Bird KC takes a detailed look at the powers to freeze and destroy digital assets. Next up, Iain Young covers the legal landscape of crypto in Scotland & England
Criminal solicitors have been advised by their own professional body to consider quitting rather than ‘hanging on’ if they find criminal legal aid work financially unviable
Firm expands London disputes practice with senior partner hire
Senior associate promotion strengthens real estate offering
Leading patent litigator joins intellectual property team