The Court of Appeal has suspended the controversial detained fast-track (DFT) system which keeps asylum seekers in detention while legal hearings and appeals take place.
A man wanted by Interpol has escaped extradition to Albania after establishing a case of mistaken identity.
The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) has issued guidance for accountants authorised to offer probate services.
Roger Smith admires the legal aid administration north of the border
Thomas Braithwaite follows the use of personal claims in support of proprietary rights
Criminal legal aid solicitors across England and Wales were divided on whether to take direct action this week over new contract terms.
Charles Pigott explains how Christian bakers came unstuck over a “gay cake”
Dervla Simm & Telha Arshad address proportionality as a standalone ground for judicial review at common law
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Gibson Dunn—London partner promotions
Firm grows international bench with expanded UK partner class
Shakespeare Martineau—six appointments
Firm makes major statement in the capital with strategic growth at The Shard
Myers & Co—Jess Latham
Residential conveyancing team expands with solicitor hire
