Crime
Video remand hearings reinstated by police
The police are to reinstate the use of VRM after government funding, the Law Society has
MoJ website move could cause problems for LIPs
Lawyers are puzzled over MoJ moves to close website and publish its content on gov.uk
Extension to standard legal aid crime contract announced
Criminal legal aid providers are being offered an 18- month extension to their contracts,
HMCTS staff strike is on the cards
HMCTS members at 12 court buildings balloted by union over safety concerns, and outbreak
Witnesses and victims withdraw from criminal trials in record
Significant increase in failed criminal trials as record numbers of witnesses and victims
Covid-19 and the criminal courts: Investment is the key
Nick Titchener, director and defence solicitor at Lawtons Law, explains what's needed to
Who bears the burden?
John Binns considers the potential impact of imposing an additional burden on firms with the
Payment proposals for criminal lawyers 'favour prosecution'
There are warnings that plans for criminal lawyers to be paid for work done before suspects
Hidden but unprotected
Jennifer Twite warns lawyers to be cautious if they suspect a child client is passing
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