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Following a plea from members, we have helped to persuade Barkingside magistrates' court to set up an advocates' room to help duty solicitors work more efficiently and securely when at court.
Details of money laundering cases making the news in the last two months
The Law Society criticises government proposals as 'wasteful'.
The Ministry of Justice has announced the details of 48 flexible court pilots. If you are involved in the pilots, we'd like to hear about your experiences.
Justice secretary Chris Grayling's announcement that he will let householders use 'disproportionate' force against burglars has raised concerns within the legal profession.
Money launderers hitting the headlines over the last two months
Following a significant number of responses to the Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme consultation, we are analysing the feedback and examining the important issues raised.
The Law Society has questioned government proposals to speed up cases in the criminal justice system, which include plans to open courts at the weekend.
Criminal practitioners are reminded of the need to be familiar with the statutory defences to immigration-related offences when advising clients suspected or accused of these offences.
The Ministry of Justice has amended the Criminal Defence Service Funding Order in the light of the planned commencement (in certain local justice areas) of schedule 3 to the Criminal Justice Act 2003.
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