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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.

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.  

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.

26 Jul 2023

Court of Appeal allows 'opt out' foreign exchange collective action against six banks

The court ruled on 25 July that FX Claim UK, a collective action against six banking groups that include Barclays and Citibank, can proceed as 'opt out' collective proceedings

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.