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Lord Chancellor sets out immediate action to defuse ticking prison ‘time-bomb’

Government announces emergency measures to prevent criminal justice system collapse and tackle prison capacity crisis

Study reveals high closure rates in legal profession

30.89% of new legal businesses since 2019 have closed within five years

Legal challenge aims to halt growth of intensive poultry industry in River Severn catchment

River Action challenges Shropshire Council’s approval of large poultry unit, citing environmental risks to River Severn

Mishcon de Reya boosts innovation practice with new partner hire

Robert Griffiths joins Mishcon de Reya's Innovation department as a partner, enhancing their tech dispute resolution expertise

Lord Chancellor outlines urgent measures to tackle prison capacity crisis

Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood announces immediate actions to address prison overcrowding and prevent criminal justice system collapse

Whistleblowing concerns at the heart of the Post Office scandal: what hope of legal reform?

Catherine Hobby and Dr Elaine Yerby explore the key whistleblowing issues emerging from the Post Office Inquiry and, with the dawn of a new government, argue for legal reform and further protections for those seeking to raise public interest concerns

Concerns raised regarding the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service in family care proceedings

Max Konarek, Partner and Joint Head of the Family & Childcare Department at GT Stewart Solicitors, shares his thoughts on the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service and what it might mean for care proceedings

Diversity of the Judiciary

2024 Ministry of Justice Statistics indicate good progress being made to "level up" the Judiciary