Editor, Solicitors Journal

PROSECUTOR POWERS

31 Dec 2019News

Police investigations could be directed by crown prosecutors following the expected royal commission on the justice system, the Times newspaper has reported. Former chief prosecutor Nazir Afzal said early involvement of prosecutors could have saved the collapse of a significant number of cases. Prosecutors in Scotland already have powers to direct police investigations into serious crimes 4 January 2020

Legal News desk contact: editorial@solicitorsjournal.com

Latest Articles

Crypto-wallet freezing orders: promise and limits

Almost two years on, the UK’s Crypto-Wallet Freezing Orders reveal both their potential and stark limitations in practice.

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

In-flight sexual assault victim seeks justice

A woman who survived a serious sexual assault on a flight to London is challenging government rules that deny her compensation

Dr Christopher Day v Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust: causation standards in whistleblowing detriment claims

Employment Appeal Tribunal clarifies causation requirements for whistleblowing detriment claims under section 47B

Tribunal finds consent breach but rejects sanctions in Green Deal solar panel dispute

First-tier Tribunal rules technical regulatory breach insufficient grounds for compensation order

ACSO takes action against Amazon prices

The UK's Association of Consumer Support Organisations has initiated a class action against Amazon over pricing policies

Organisations face new fraud prevention law

Large organisations must prepare for the upcoming fraud prevention law to avoid severe consequences starting September 2025

Striking the balance between police transparency and privacy

Police disclosure faces mounting pressure to balance public transparency with privacy, fair trial, and defamation risks.

High Court quashes educational sanctions in Pearson judicial review case

High Court addresses procedural fairness in academic malpractice investigation involving educational body and qualification provider.

Privy Council upholds charitable organisation exemption from unfair dismissal claims

Cayman Islands employment law clarified regarding charitable sector protections and constitutional rights.

Teledyne UK v Ensell: contempt proceedings and actual knowledge requirements

High Court clarifies actual knowledge test in contempt applications involving protest injunctions.

HM Land Registry unveils new service

HM Land Registry has previewed a new digital registration service aimed at improving application accuracy and efficiency

Legal sector firms face cyber risks

Experts are urging legal sector firms to obtain IASME Cyber Assurance Certification to protect against rising threats and enhance reputation

Madagascar Oil restructuring plan receives High Court approval

High Court sanctions Part 26A plan despite creditor opposition in landmark corporate restructuring case

Court of Appeal upholds denial of injunction in Yodel ownership dispute

Balance of convenience favours operational continuity over contested share claims in corporate restructuring.

SJ Interview: Mark Sansom

The Solicitors Journal speaks to Mark Sansom, London and Dublin Managing Partner at Freshfields.

The report on improving family court services for children is an unsurprisingly depressing read for family law practitioners

Rachel Frost-Smith, Legal Director of the Family Team at Birketts, shares her experience of the impact of the delays in family court proceedings