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Criminal barristers have entered their third week of strike action, downing tools from Monday to Thursday, and enduring uncomfortable temperatures to protest outside Birmingham, Preston and Plymouth Crown Courts and the Supreme Court in London

The Supreme Court handed down 56 judgments while the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council gave 34 judgments in 2021-22, according to their annual report and accounts, laid in Parliament this week

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has a temporary team in charge until at least 5 September, when Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to give way to a new leader of the Conservative Party

Former District Judge Stephen Gold casts a judge’s eye on remote observation and recording of cases

Not guilty by reason of insanity is one of the oldest principles of criminal law. In the 2022 case of R v Keal, the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) revisited the M’Naghten rules, which stem from 1843

The long-term future of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) will be discussed next week at the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Board, followed by a consultation if necessary

Telecommunications regulator Ofcom is to be given powers to fine tech companies up to £18m or 10% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher, if they fail to take action to prevent child sexual abuse online

DNA provider celebrates huge fundraiser for charity partners

The Attorney General, Suella Braverman has thrown her hat in the ring for job of Prime Minister, while the Solicitor General, Alex Chalk and Justice ministers, barrister Victoria Atkins and former entrepreneur James Cartlidge resigned, as Downing Street descended into political turmoil

The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA’s) fining powers have been increased from £2,000 to £25,000 (a rise of 1,150%), as of last week

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