Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer QC will today (June 5) launch a public consultation on how the new Victims’ Rights to Review (VRR) policy should work.
Read moreLegal Aid Protests Continue
The Government’s plans to cut £220m from the annual criminal case legal aid budget in England and Wales, already under attack by lawyers and human rights campaigners, have now been criticised by a retired senior judge.
Read moreKill The Bill?
The Government’s Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, which is due for its second reading in the House of Lords later today (June 3rd), is set to be derailed by a “wrecking amendment” tabled by ex-West Midlands Chief Constable Lord Dear.
Read moreAvoiding Summer Holiday Contact Issues
The school summer holidays are fast approaching. It is at this time of year that separated parents may encounter disputes about the arrangements for the holiday period and now is the time to resolve such issues.
Read moreUK Facing European Court Over Migrant Benefits
The European Commission is taking the UK to the European Court of Justice for discriminating against nationals from other EU member states who apply for benefits.
Read moreIntellectual Property Bill’s Second Reading
Last week the House of Lords discussed the key principles and main purpose of the Intellectual Property Bill during its second reading, which offered peers the opportunity to flag up any concerns or specific areas where they think amendments are…
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