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2 Aug 2023

FCA wins High Court battle against Ponzi-like care home investment scheme

The High Court has ruled in favour of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) against Robin Forster, the director of a company which took £57 million from 380 investors in an illegal care home investment scheme.

2 Aug 2023

Judges look back on a year of broadcasting Crown Court sentencing remarks

His Honour Judge Mark Lucraft, the Recorder of London, and Mrs Justice Cheema Grubb speak about their experiences after a year of televised sentencing remarks in the Crown Court.

1 Aug 2023

UK sanctions six Russians over trial of dual British national

The sanctions target judges and prosecutors responsible for the trial of Vladimir Kara-Murza, who faces 25 years in a penal colony after an appeal was rejected.

1 Aug 2023

Free legal advice for people at risk of losing their homes

The government has launched a scheme to provide free legal advice to people facing eviction or repossession.

1 Aug 2023

SRA shuts down three immigration firms

Law firms investigated by the Daily Mail for allegedly cheating the immigration system have been closed down by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

31 Jul 2023

AG meets prosecutors who secured convictions for honour crime and forced marriage

In a meeting with Attorney General Victoria Prentis, prosecutors at CPS Thames and Chiltern explained how they achieved justice for victims of 'honour' crimes and forced marriages.

31 Jul 2023

High Court rules DWP in breach of equality laws

The High Court found that the Department for Work and Pensions unlawfully failed to provide blind people with accessible communications regarding their benefits.

31 Jul 2023

Law Commission reviews criminal appeals process

The commission is seeking views on whether and how the law governing appeals for criminal cases should be reformed.