Issue: Vol 157, Issue 7274

Ministerial responsibilities at the Ministry of Justice have been divided up.

Crown court cases are to be completed within 16 weeks in future, as part of a programme of reform initiated by court staff.

HIPs will be hindered by the failure to reform the local authority search market, says Mark Riddick

Law firms are being challenged by Justice Minister Bridget Prentice to publish their diversity figures, showing their commitment to opening up the profession to people from all backgrounds

Fixed rates have been set for medical agency fees and disbursements, following the withdrawal of the Wollard v Fowler appeal.