The Bar Council and Law Society have published their pre-election wishlists for the next government, ahead of next month’s general election
Fraud, money-laundering and other financial crimes are difficult to prosecute, and the enforcement agencies such as the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have had a patchy record of success to date, but is that about to change?
The Bar Council has called for a ‘whole system review’ of criminal justice through a Royal Commission, in written evidence to the Public Accounts Committee’s inquiry into the backlog in the criminal courts
The Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 has passed into law, amid a flurry of activity on the final day before prorogation
The Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024, which quashes hundreds of wrongful convictions of postmasters, has become law
Recent shocking instances of babies dying in prison have shone a light on the terrible conditions endured by pregnant and post-natal offenders in custody
Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London
Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds
Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment