The Court of Appeal has suspended the controversial detained fast-track (DFT) system which keeps asylum seekers in detention while legal hearings and appeals take place.
A man wanted by Interpol has escaped extradition to Albania after establishing a case of mistaken identity.
The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) has issued guidance for accountants authorised to offer probate services.
Roger Smith admires the legal aid administration north of the border
Thomas Braithwaite follows the use of personal claims in support of proprietary rights
Criminal legal aid solicitors across England and Wales were divided on whether to take direct action this week over new contract terms.
Charles Pigott explains how Christian bakers came unstuck over a “gay cake”
Dervla Simm & Telha Arshad address proportionality as a standalone ground for judicial review at common law
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Flint Bishop—Charlotte Harris
Sheffield expansion continues with appointment of commercial property partner
Browne Jacobson—Paul Duggan
Browne Jacobson strengthens banking and finance practice with latest partner appointment Paul Duggan
Ward Hadaway—Chris Piggott
Employment partner joins Ward Hadaway
Jonathan Fisher KC highlights that it now accounts for around 40% of criminal offences, with roughly 70% involving technology, and argues that the UK cannot simply prosecute its way out of the problem. Detection, investigation and prosecution all require improvement, while different fraud types demand tailored responses.
