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UK Government releases latest criminal court statistics for February 2024

According to the report, the number of outstanding cases in the magistrates' court has surged to 382,972, a notable increase from 337,481 recorded in February 2023

Freeths facilitates £66m redevelopment of Bletchley Depot for West Midlands Trains

The firm played a pivotal role in advising Porterbrook on the financing and redevelopment of Bletchley depot, a crucial project for West Midlands Trains (WMT)

Jessica de Mounteney appointed New First Parliamentary Counsel

This appointment comes as Elizabeth Gardiner, the current incumbent, prepares to step down from the role at the end of April

Fieldfisher expands presence in Italy with launch of Milan office

European law firm Fieldfisher strengthens its foothold in Italy, enhancing its integrated cross-border capabilities

The UK Modern Slavery Act at nine: an assessment

Jasmin Kreutzer and Christos Kypraios review the progress made by the Modern Slavery Act since its implementation and the recent reversal of that progress being caused by the current government’s approach to immigration

On the Treasury Committee’s Sexism in the City report

Dr Charlotte Proudman provides her thoughts on the findings published in the Treasury Committee’s recent report on the challenges women face in financial services

Greener Litigation unveils innovative toolkit for sustainable legal practices

Greener Litigation has launched a ground-breaking toolkit aimed at empowering the legal profession in England and Wales to adopt more sustainable practices throughout the civil litigation process

Lady Chief Justice endorses pro bono recognition list for legal professionals in England & Wales

To celebrate and honour the pro bono contributions of legal professionals across England and Wales, the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee has introduced the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List