Legal Services
Prosecution
The government should think again about tampering with the law on technicalities and unsafe convictions, says Peter Ferguson QC
“Goodwill towards the LSC among legal aid firms is probably at an all time low” The LSC is under pressure to deliver change too quickly, says Steve Hynes
Legal Aid
Are Criminal Records Bureau checks too onerous? asks Helen Hart
Ledger v Wootton [2007] All ER (D) 99 (Oct), Boudh v Bodh [2007] EWCA Civ 1019, [2007] All ER (D) 384 (Oct)
Roger Smith muses on the conflict between divine and secular law.
R v Clarke [2008] UKHL 8, [2008] All ER (D) 69 (Feb)
Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles
Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards
Lime Solicitors announces four promotions