Common law v Human rights?
A ‘starry’ encounter, human rights and ‘ignorant’ politicians As the autumn months roll in, and invites to events in the legal profession’s…
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House of Lords ‘slaps down’ Grayling’s restrictions on judicial review
Tory and Lib Dem rebels join with Labour and crossbencher peers to pass amendments to part 4 of the Criminal Justice and…
Read moreRegulators and charities campaign to stop government evasion of judicial review
Criminal Justice and Courts Bill will have a ‘chilling effect’ on those seeking justice The Bar Council, Law Society and Chartered Institute…
Read moreLegal Compliance Association launches in London
New association to promote year-round networking, expertise and learning for professionals working in legal compliance The challenge facing COLPs and COFAs in…
Read moreGrayling’s High Court defeats are “only human” mistakes
Law Society and MoJ consultant criticise legal aid proposals as Chris Grayling is questioned by the House of Lords The House of…
Read moreQASA: a level playing field?
Court of Appeal dismisses judicial review in controversial advocate assessment scheme An appeal against the High Court’s decision to dismiss a judicial…
Read moreGrayling’s fatal blow?
With the dust settling, what has been the reaction from the legal profession to the High Court’s judicial review of the Lord Chancellor’s…
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Visualising injustice
‘Injustice’ is the theme for entries into the London Legal Support Trust’s inaugural art competition which launched this week in the capital. SJ’s…
Read moreLord Chancellor judged to have acted ‘unlawfully’ over legal aid consultation
Embarrassment for Chris Grayling as solicitors taste victory in challenge to his reforms The London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association (LCCSA) and the…
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Arsenal’s High Court review on the number of summer concerts at the Emirates Stadium
Arsenal lose judicial review as Islington council and planning inspector argue that there was no error in decision making process and the…
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