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The Magistrates’ Association has called for its members to be given training in how to assess the maturity of young adult defendants who come before them in court.

Lawyers have criticised the Housing Secretary’s £3.5bn plan to tackle unsafe cladding and extra tax to fund help for unsafe tower blocks

Neil Parpworth reports on the necessity test for an arrest

Foreign companies under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) cannot be compelled to produce material held overseas, the Supreme Court has unanimously held

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) have begun to publish weekly coronavirus (COVID-19) data

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has announced that Common Platform, a custom-made online case management system, has gone live in Bristol Crown and magistrates’ courts

The Sentencing Council has announced that it is to commission research into aspects of its work that may lead to a disparity in sentencing

Alec Samuels explores a basic concept of criminal law

Solicitors can now register for fast-track entry into courts and tribunals through the professional users’ access scheme.

High Court dismisses ‘misconceived’ arguments against European arrest warrants

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EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

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NLJ this week: A cautionary tale of bankruptcy and digital promises

A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications

NLJ this week: Trade mark reality check for expanding brands

A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law

NLJ this week: Relocation battles demand more than good intentions

Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile

NLJ this week: Domestic abuse reform faces its hardest test

The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain

NLJ this week: Open justice push brings experts into the spotlight

A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy

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Criminal

MOVERS & SHAKERS

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke