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Sumption arrives at Supreme Court
Solicitors Journal

Sumption arrives at Supreme Court

Jonathan Sumption QC, formerly the joint head of Brick Court Chambers, was sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court last week.
77,000 Londoners will lose from legal aid cuts
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77,000 Londoners will lose from legal aid cuts

A total of 76,770 Londoners will lose access to legal aid in the areas of social welfare, housing, employment and immigration if the government presses ahead with its legal aid cuts, a report has found.
Sumption sworn in at Supreme Court
Solicitors Journal

Sumption sworn in at Supreme Court

Jonathan Sumption QC, formerly the joint head of Brick Court Chambers, was sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court this morning.
MySRA hit by yet more delays
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MySRA hit by yet more delays

The deadline for solicitors renewing their PCs has slipped further, as the SRA published plans for a phased process, lasting until the end of February.
Legal aid cuts 'could cost £139m', report finds
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Legal aid cuts 'could cost £139m', report finds

Removing legal aid from family law, social welfare and clinical negligence could cost the government £139m, a report by King's College, London, has found. The government aims to save £240m by making cuts in these areas.