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Legal aid chaos

Chaotic scenes are being reported nationwide as police stations and courts are said to be struggling to cope with the legal aid strikes, in effect from 1 July.

Are POCA restraint orders a significant change?

Tim Bowden considers how recent amendments to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 will affect defendants subject to restraint orders

Costs lawyers gather strength as costs budgeting becomes more complex

Annual survey reveals 'costs management regime is far from perfect'

Gove continues smoke and mirrors charm offensive

Lord Chancellor butters up barristers with promise of a healthy independent Bar, while closing magistrates' courts where majority of advocacy takes place

Innovation for innovation's sake

The biggest creative challenge for the industry is convincing Gove he should pay for the justice system

Citrus justice

The Great British public love to consider themselves as law-abiding citizens.

Solicitor allies speak out in 'Yes' campaign for barrister action

Junior barristers fear being forced to leave criminal practice if government cuts to legal aid are not reversed

Government to review claims management regulation

CMC industry should adhere to professional and ethical standards