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The Home Office is consulting on extending the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) investigative powers to staff at five organisations―the Security Industry Authority, Food Standards Agency, Environment Agency, Public Sector Fraud Authority and Department for Work and Pensions.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) plans to recruit up to 1,100 judges and tribunal members and 4,000 more magistrates in 2022-23, according to its annual report and accounts for 2021-22.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced that London will host an international meeting of justice ministers from around the world in March 2023, to discuss how best to support the International Criminal Court (ICC) as it investigates alleged war crimes in Ukraine.  

The Home Office is consulting on extending the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002's (POCA 2002) investigative powers to staff at five organisations―the Security Industry Authority, Food Standards Agency, Environment Agency, Public Sector Fraud Authority and Department for Work and Pensions.

In this week’s NLJ crime brief, David Walbank KC covers the deportation of convicted criminals and persecution of LGBTQ individuals in foreign states.

David Walbank KC examines what a ‘foreign criminal’ can be expected to do to escape homophobic violence following deportation

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has reported that it has referred its 64th Post Office case, the case of Amer Hussain, to the Crown Court due to concerns about the Horizon computer system.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has reported on the first public parole hearing following reforms which allows victims, journalists and the general public to witness the hearings.

Santander UK has been fined £107m for ‘serious and persistent’ gaps in its anti-money laundering (AML) controls on business banking customers.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced the launch of the first ever 24/7 Support Line, involving specialist operators who are available via phone or webchat, for victims of rape and sexual abuse in England and Wales.

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NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

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MPs dissent but deliver on jury trials

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

Bill to repeal presumption of parental involvement

The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed

No Mazur exception in family court

A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur

No to interest plans, says CILEX

Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned

Consultation opens on assault of police officers

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

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Criminal

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor