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06 January 2014
Issue: 7589 / Categories: Legal News
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Queen’s honours

Lawyers recognised in New Year list

Lawyers, including legal aid campaigner Lucy Scott-Moncrieff, have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year honours list. 

Scott-Moncrieff, who founded virtual law firm Scomo in 1987 and was Law Society President last year, was awarded a CBE.

Bridget Lindley, deputy chief executive and principal legal advisor, Family Rights Group, was awarded an OBE for services to families.

Former Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer QC was awarded the KCB. Pamela Bowen, senior policy adviser for the CPS, received a CBE in recognition of her work on human trafficking prosecutions. 

Professor Harvey McGregor QC was awarded a CBE for services to law and education. John Fassenfelt, former chair of the Magistrates’ Association, received an OBE.

Issue: 7589 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

42BR Barristers—4 Brick Court

42BR Barristers—4 Brick Court

42BR Barristers to be joined by leading family law set, 4 Brick Court, this summer

Winckworth Sherwood—Rubianka Winspear

Winckworth Sherwood—Rubianka Winspear

Real estate and construction energy offering boosted by partner hire

Gateley Legal—Daniel Walsh

Gateley Legal—Daniel Walsh

Firm bolsters real estate team with partner hire in Birmingham

NEWS
A wave of housing and procedural reforms is set to test the limits of tribunal capacity. In his latest Civil Way column for NLJ this week, Stephen Gold charts sweeping change as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 begins biting
Plans to reduce jury trials risk missing the real problem in the criminal justice system. Writing in NLJ this week, David Wolchover of Ridgeway Chambers argues the crown court backlog is fuelled not by juries but weak cases slipping through a flawed ‘50%’ prosecution test
Emerging technologies may soon transform how courts determine truth in deeply personal disputes. In this week's NLJ, Madhavi Kabra of 1 Hare Court and Harry Lambert of Outer Temple Chambers explore how neurotechnology could reshape family law
A controversial protest case has reignited debate over the limits of free expression. In NLJ this week, Nicholas Dobson examines a Quran-burning incident testing public order law
The courts have drawn a firm line under attempts to extend arbitration appeals. Writing in NLJ this week, Masood Ahmed of the University of Leicester highlights that if the High Court refuses permission under s 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996, that is the end
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