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
Criminal Bar Association (CBA) chair Mary Prior KC has called on the Ministry of Justice to publish a report on the state of criminal legal aid it ‘has been in possession of’ for two months
Family lawyers group Resolution has called for more support for victims of domestic abuse seeking to resolve their finances on divorce
The Online Safety Act 2023 aims to tackle illegal content, but what are the duties on service providers?
Marine finance partner strengthens Penningtons Manches Cooper's banking and finance practice
20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins
Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London