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Funding barriers and the decline of young criminal defence solicitors

Criminal legal aid firms are losing young solicitors fast, leaving an ageing workforce and justice system under threat.

Leveson Review demands investment in criminal courts

The first instalment of Sir Brian Leveson’s Independent Review of the Criminal Courts stresses that meaningful reform cannot happen without fresh investment – not only in the courts themselves, but in those working within the system.

UK migration crackdown could pile pressure on lawyers

Sweeping visa curbs and settlement delays pose major compliance challenges, leaving lawyers to navigate risks for clients

When is an environmental case not an Aarhus claim?

Court of Appeal narrows Aarhus costs protection, requiring direct breach of environmental law, not incidental impacts.

No-fault divorce: three years in practice

Three years on, no-fault divorce has reshaped procedure, but questions remain over efficiency, delays and unintended consequences

Hands-free, not risk-free: the hidden dangers of in-car tech

Despite being legal, hands-free systems create cognitive distractions that can impair driving and lead to dangerous or even fatal incidents

Beyond the portal: child injury case offers critical lessons on valuation and costs

A facial scarring claim by a child claimant highlights the evidential hurdles and strategic value of early portal decisions

When is mine still mine? Supreme Court redraws line on matrimonial property

The Supreme Court clarifies when non-matrimonial assets can become shared, reshaping divorce settlements for wealthy couples.