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For decades, juries have been told to convict only if they are ‘sure’ of guilt. But what does that mean in practice? Writing in NLJ this week, Michael Zander KC, NLJ columnist and emeritus professor at LSE, argues the answer is alarmingly unclear

The standard of proof direction to juries needs to be reviewed, writes Michael Zander KC

The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession

Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer

Operation Soteria, a 2021 initiative which protected rape victims from excessive scrutiny during police investigations, is being expanded into the courtroom, the Ministry of Justice has said

The government’s plan to curb jury trials has sparked ‘jury furore’. Writing in NLJ this week, David Locke, partner at Hill Dickinson, says the rationale is ‘grossly inadequate’

A year after the $1.5bn Bybit heist, crypto fraud is booming—but so is recovery. Writing in NLJ this week, Neil Holloway, founder and CEO of M2 Recovery, warns that scams hit at least $14bn in 2025, fuelled by ‘pig butchering’ cons and AI deepfakes

Withholding information as to a serious crime was once part of our common law: should it be again? Charles Davey sets out the case

Neil Holloway, founder and CEO of M2 Recovery, on the rise (and rise) of crypto recovery

After Woodcock confirmed no general duty to warn, debate turns to the criminal law. Writing in NLJ this week, Charles Davey of The Barrister Group urges revival of misprision or a modern equivalent

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Criminal

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Ogier—Martin Livingston

Sidley—Philip Hertz & Melissa Coakley

Blake Morgan—47 promotions