THIS ISSUE
In brief
Sak v Crown Prosecution Service [2007] All ER (D) 204 (Nov)
In brief
The future of the exclusion on the privilege against self incrimination in relation to foreign proceedings is in doubt. David Corker explains why
R (O’Connell) v Parole Board [2007] EWHC 2591 (Admin), [2007] All ER (D) 205 (Nov
Contex Drouzhba Ltd v Wiseman and another [2007] EWCA Civ 1201, [2007] All ER (D) 293 (Nov)
Dr Karen Harrison and Dr Nicholas Ryder look at sentencing and the Fraud Act 2006
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MOVERS & SHAKERS
Charles Russell Speechlys—Gustina Singgih
Corporate team in London welcomes new partner
Church Court Chambers—Maria Karaiskos KC
Historic appointment of chambers' first female head
Wright Hassall—five promotions
Firm announces five promotions, including new partner
NEWS
Proposed legislation to tighten the rules on pooled client accounts would place ‘substantial’ burdens on solicitors, the Law Society has warned
Increasing numbers of family mediators are cutting back on legal aid work or leaving the sector altogether due to low fees—creating a supply shortfall for low-income families
Lawyers acting in cases funded by damages-based agreements (DBAs) cannot claim their share of the damages if no damages are awarded, the High Court has clarified
Lawyers have given a cautious welcome to a Ministry of Justice decision to increase Crown Court sitting days
Barristers have been targeted with death threats, rape threats, threats to their family members, physical surveillance and threats from politicians, chair of the Bar Barbara Mills KC has reported
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