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13 Jul 2023

Government report reveals slow progress on judicial diversity

New statistics from the UK's Ministry of Justice show that progress for women and ethnic minority candidates has been disappointing

12 Jul 2023

Sentencing Council announces new guidelines

For the first time, judges and magistrates will have guidelines to assist in sentencing perverting the course of justice and witness intimidation offences. 

6 Jul 2023

CILEX and solicitor apprenticeships to receive equal funding

The Department for Education has announced that CILEX (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) apprenticeships will receive the same level of funding as solicitor apprenticeships.

27 Jun 2023

Quicker payments for criminal legal aid solicitors after frustrating delays

Struggling criminal legal aid solicitors will be paid more quickly for their work in police stations when someone is released on police bail.

23 Jun 2023

Permission granted for court challenge over government’s ‘irrational’ criminal legal aid decision

The High Court has granted the Law Society permission to bring a judicial review challenge against the government. The application for permission was made after the government failed to increase criminal defence solicitors' legal aid rates by the bare minimum 15%, as recommended by Lord Bellamy's independent review on criminal legal aid.

22 Jun 2023

SRA proposed budget increase could impact firms

The Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) 2023-2024 business plan and budget consultation proposes a 12% budget increase, which could impact firms who are already facing inflationary pressures, the Law Society of England and Wales said today.

31 Mar 2023

CILEX and higher rights of audience

Matt Huggett examines the capability of CILEX lawyers

1 Feb 2023

Parents in law

Matthew Kay considers practical help for working parents in the legal sector