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8 Aug 2023

Government to triple fines for supporting illegal immigrants

The government says it is cracking down on employers and landlords who allow illegal migrants to work for them or rent their properties.

7 Aug 2023

Law Society announces new vice president

Solicitor Mark Evans takes up the role of vice president in 2024, and will take over from Lubna Shuja as president the following year.

7 Aug 2023

MPs call on government to tackle 'tech abuse'

The government should address the issue of domestic abuse  enabled by smart technology, such as fitness trackers, MPs say.

7 Aug 2023

LSB to review regulators' enforcement toolkit

The Legal Service Board will look at how regulators can better tackle serious and wilful misconduct in the legal services industry - including through the introduction of higher fines.

4 Aug 2023

HMCTS seeks feedback in communications and engagement survey

HM Courts and Tribunals Service is looking for views on how it can improve the way it engages with court and tribunal users.

4 Aug 2023

Courts now share single information platform

Every crown and magistrates' courts in England and Wales can now access the 'Common Platform' system, enabling more efficient information-sharing in criminal justice cases.

4 Aug 2023

Sara Lewis KC appointed Head of St Philips Chambers

St Philips Chambers is delighted to confirm the appointment of Sara Lewis KC as its new Head of Chambers. Sara, who succeeds Richard Atkins KC, is a highly experienced and respected KC specialising in family law; she was called to the Bar in 1996 and took Silk in 2021. 

3 Aug 2023

Burges Salmon advises on Belfast mixed-use regeneration project

The firm's Development and Regeneration Built Environment team has advised Translink on the Weavers Cross city centre regeneration project surrounding the new Belfast Grand Central Station.