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Measures to stop oligarchs bullying critics ‘too little, too late’, says Labour

The Government’s proposals aimed at stopping Russian oligarchs “abusing” the courts to silence critics are “too little, too late”, Labour has said. In a statement to the House of Commons, Justice Secretary Dominic Raab outlined measures to tackle ...

17 Mar 2022 at 17:25

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Minister keen to see more women in senior judiciary as reforms outlined

The Minister for Justice has said she wants to see more women taking up senior judiciary roles as she unveiled a Bill to reform the process of appointing judges. Helen McEntee said while there has been a “significant change” in the number of ...

31 Mar 2022 at 13:55

Met accused of ‘double standards’ over position on Downing Street parties

The Metropolitan Police has been accused of “double standards” after saying it would await the outcome of a Government inquiry before deciding whether to investigate breaches of Covid laws at Downing Street parties. Scotland Yard indicated ...

14 Jan 2022 at 17:25

Met facing legal action over ‘failure’ to probe Downing Street Christmas party

The Metropolitan Police is facing legal action if it fails to investigate reports of the Downing Street Christmas party in 2020, according to campaigners. The Good Law Project last week said it had put the force on notice that it would ...

19 Jan 2022 at 15:57

Blair was warned on peril of repealing same-sex education law ahead of election

Tony Blair was warned about the Labour government’s commitment to scrapping the infamous law banning the “promotion” of homosexuality in schools in the run-up to the 2001 general election, records show. David Blunkett, then the ...

19 Jul 2022 at 01:01

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REVEALED: The number of queries to free legal advice service related to family law

Almost 30% of all queries to a free legal advice service related to divorce, separation, domestic violence and custody and maintenance issues. The Free Legal Advice Centres (Flac), which offers advice to people who cannot ...

27 Jun 2022 at 21:33

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Almost 30% of queries to free legal advice service related to family law

27 Jun 2022 at 15:33

Coleman Legal to hold further public meetings in Donegal

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Coleman Legal to hold further public meetings in Malin Head and Ballyliffin

The firm behind a legal challenge on behalf of mica-affected homeowners is to hold further public meetings this weekend. Coleman Legal will be holding the first of its three meetings in the Mount Errigal Hotel, ...

28 Jun 2022 at 18:33

Scotland

Lawyers warn of legal aid system in ‘crisis’ as ministers make new funding offer

Scotland’s legal aid system is in “crisis” and an £11 million funding package from the Scottish Government “falls far short” of the investment that is needed, a leading lawyer has claimed. Community safety ...

01 Jul 2022 at 17:06

Man in court accused of sending threatening messages to Nicola Sturgeon

A man accused of sending threatening messages to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on social media and of abducting a sheriff should be barred from representing himself in legal proceedings, a court has ...

24 Aug 2022 at 13:59

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Mobility scooter rider was stabbed repeatedly to neck and chest, court told

A man accused of repeatedly stabbing an elderly mobility scooter rider in the neck, chest and abdomen faces a provisional trial next spring. Lee Byer, 44, allegedly killed 87-year-old Thomas ...

23 Aug 2022 at 17:33

Ireland

1,599 complaints made against lawyers, according to legal services watchdog

Almost 1,600 complaints were made against solicitors and barristers in Ireland last year, a rise of 12% compared to the previous year. The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) ...

17 Jun 2022 at 14:09

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