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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
Half of members of the public polled by YouGov are in favour of replacing short prison sentences with electronic tagging and community sentences, but don’t support curbs on jury trials.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has published its December 2020 coronavirus (COVID-19) review findings, which set out completed prosecutions under the Coronavirus Act 2020 (CA 2020) and Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020, SI 2020/129
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

NEWS
The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, and Solicitor General, Andy Slaughter KC MP, marked the 25th anniversary of Pro Bono Week by joining lawyers, charities, students and parliamentarians at events celebrating voluntary legal work
An indemnity costs battle with a £20m gap could reopen an important question: what weight should an approved budget carry?
The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed
Should a conviction stand when a later ruling reveals that the law underpinning it was wrong? The answer exposes a clash between finality and justice
Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete
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