Crime

Articles

2 Jun 2017

The Trial: Did we really want to know who dun it?

Ben Henriques discusses the dénouement of the Channel 4 programme exploring the jury system

1 Jun 2017

'Uneconomical' work can be refused, criminal lawyers told

Reduction in legal aid funding means solicitors are undertaking work at a loss

31 May 2017

The extraordinary case of Julian Assange

Sweden may have withdrawn its European Arrest Warrant against the WikiLeaks' founder but the UK police is still after him, says Ben Keith

26 May 2017

Man misses court after firm makes second-class postage blunder

Judge wants letter delivered 'personally' as it is 'perhaps the best way'

26 May 2017

Lawyers rally to support victims of Manchester attack

From the Magic Circle to legal aid outfits, solicitors and barristers pledge pro bono help

23 May 2017

Hallett LJ: Use jury trials in 'serious' criminal cases only

'Legal system will become even more crucial to our survival post-Brexit'

18 May 2017

Tories 'consider' ban on personal injury cold calling

Stamp out of nuisance calls welcomed but plan to scrap SFO described as 'a pity'

17 May 2017

UK raises the green flag for Russian extradition requests

It is not the courts' role to draft diplomatic assurances for Russian authorities, for to do so deprives judges of objective scrutiny, argues Edward Grange