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28 Jul 2023

Lords committee: UK-EU security cooperation 'sub-optimal'

In a letter to the home secretary, the Justice and Home Affairs Committee said that cooperation on law enforcement and criminal justice between the UK and the European Union has been "set back in certain respects".

28 Jul 2023

New guidelines published on judicial conduct

The guide for all members of the judiciary includes a 'Statement of Expected Behaviour' to ensure that office holders are aware of the standards expected of them.

27 Jul 2023

Chalk demands SRA sanctions lawyers who cheat immigration system

Following a report by the Daily Mail, the Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk has written to the chair of the Solicitor's Regulation Authority (SRA) to call for punitive measures against solicitors who mislead the immigration system.

27 Jul 2023

Regulators to improve complaints scheme

The Financial Conduct Authority, the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Bank of England have revised their complaints procedure, following a consultation.

26 Jul 2023

Treasury Committee demands action on exploited tax reliefs

An investigation is needed into the cost of over a thousand tax reliefs which complicate the tax system and are open to abuse, the Treasury Committee says.

26 Jul 2023

SRA publishes annual reports

The suite of reports into the operational work of the Solicitors Regulation Authority covers areas including education and training, enforcement, approval of new firms and solicitors, and the activity of the compensation fund.

25 Jul 2023

Free mediation to free up court capacity

The government says tens of thousands of people will be able to access free mediation to resolve disputes away from court.

24 Jul 2023

Retired judge becomes chair of criminal legal aid board

Deborah Taylor will chair the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board for 18 months from July 2023.