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Law Commission consults on proposals for reform of sexual offences prosecutions

Views being sought on countering the effects of rape myths in trials

Government announces the establishment of a child sexual abuse redress scheme

A consultation has also been launched on the mandatory reporting requirement

Government announces plans to scrap retained EU laws on wine

Proposed changes aim to provide wine producers and importers with more freedom

NPCC publishes first assessment of violence against women and girls in the UK

Summary document outlines greatest threats to women and girls

National Crime Agency reportedly to pursue lawyers accused of helping traffickers

The Guardian claims that the NCA is preparing to pursue up to 100 lawyers

Law Society issues warning about housing legal aid

The statement follows the latest figures from the Ministry of Justice

UK government announces new sanctions on Russia

The latest round of designations includes five financial institutions

Government to allow CILEX lawyers to apply for more senior judicial roles

The new rules aim to increase the number of judges to tackle the case backlog