Solicitors take steps to bring private prosecution of prime minister's adviser for alleged driving offences during lockdown.

Martin Lee QC and Dr Margaret Ng among 15 veteran pro-democracy figures detained by authorities.

Beijing's new security law 'contains a number of provisions which give rise to concerns', president says.

Grounds of appeal have been 'neither followed nor mentioned much in argument', master of rolls says.

Comments about the Duchess of Sussex's newborn were 'completely inappropriate and have no place in our society'.

Changes to the litigators' graduated fee scheme were based on methods that were 'statistically flawed'.

Solicitors warn that criminal legal aid is on the point of collapse.

Government will respond 'robustly' to letter from special rapporteurs on human rights issues.

Securing accountability for violence against women and girls drives campaigning lawyer Harriet Wistrich, hears Melanie Newman

Tributes are pouring in from the profession after the retired judge passed away following heart surgery.

Family specialist continues to break new ground in the legal profession.

An open letter from Leigh Day partners in response to criticism of immigration lawyer.

SRA looking into possible action in relation to in-house lawyer Marcus Partington.

Mr Justice Leech said Khan's conduct merited immediate custodial sentence of significant length.

Law Society says solicitors should refuse a client's instruction if it leads to unlawful discrimination.

The Central Family Court said barristers should have an hour for lunch and court days should end at 4.30pm.

Claire Matthews granted another hearing after medical evidence presented to the SRA.

The justice sector in a 'dire state' and plagued by 'outrageously long delays', according to representative body.

Application hearing, before Mr Justice Fancourt, was heard today in the Rolls building.

Legal professionals outraged by video smearing immigration lawyers.

'Momentous appointment is a sign that times are changing,' Law Society president says.

Alexandra Wilson says she should not expect to have to constantly justify her existence at work.

Senior president of tribunals echoes stinging remarks from a Supreme Court judge.

Controversial policy introduced as part of Theresa May's 'hostile environment' regime is ditched.

Lack of legal representation will lead to injustice on an industrial scale.

Extraordinary exchanges in defence committee hearing as MPs demand apology from Leigh Day's senior partner.

Law Society president Christina Blacklaws describes Dame Victoria Sharp as an 'amazing trailblazer'.

Party supporters want to see a fully funded system in the next manifesto.

Statement responds to reports that prime minister is planning to draft 150 judges to hear Rwanda appeals.

Lawyers say guidance in Equal Treatment Bench Book fails to highlight conflicts between transgender and women's rights.

Shameem Ahmad warns of looming 'legislative assault' as she prepares to join Public Law Project.

Lord Burnett says lord chancellor 'must be ready to deploy their authority and say "no"'.

Queen's Counsel win just 55% of cases when matched against non-silks in court, research reveals.

Letters marked 'without prejudice' and with confidentiality clauses were sent to victims during negotiations over compensation.

Around half of reports on the bar's 'Talk to Spot' app relate to the behaviour of judges.

Leader of the House announces motion will be considered by parliament on 8 May.

Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family in lockdown somewhere in England.

Major new survey gives insight into the issues and concerns of legal professionals.

Judicial Conduct Investigations Office warning relates to a ruling issued more than a year after intial hearing.

Test scheme expected to be rolled out next month for solicitors and barristers entering court buildings.

Mary Aspinall-Miles says some judges 'undermine professional confidence'.

Joanna Gosling will join the national firm as senior associate and mediator.

Lawyers have been 'everywhere' in the scandal, Professor Richard Moorhead tells legal ethics conference.

New guidance published for lawyers advising on blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies.

The National Archives would publish every decision made by courts and tribunals.

April Britton, who slept in her car during the Legal Practice Course, will begin her training contract in October.

Clare Moulder will be assigned to the Queen's Bench Division.

Lee Castleton says lawyers must act as their own regulators to stamp out bad practice.

Justice secretary drops confirmation into justice questions response.

Some 93% of criminal barristers oppose emergency plans to reduce the role of juries, survey finds.

Growing anger over revised fees scheme puts further pressure on government to increase its offer.

Survey commissioned by representative bodies reveals perceptions ahead of the first Justice Week.

Former Blackfriars Crown Court is awaiting redevelopment following its sale in 2019.

Senior presiding judge tells criminal bar all data previously collected has been deleted.

Richard Burgon says government 'cannot be trusted' to carry out review itself.

Crowdjustice founder says the platform is for the benefit of those with a 'story to tell'

Justice minister Lucy Frazer should be seeing first hand the damage caused by a collapsed ceiling, not an IT system in action.

Law Society president Lubna Shuja says government 'swimming against the tide of its own voters'.

Legal professionals outraged by video smearing immigration lawyers.

Nick Vineall KC defends cab rank rule at church service, as over 100 lawyers - including six KCs - sign declaration that they will refuse to act for companies supporting fossil fuel projects.

Regulator applies to withdraw allegations against former Capsticks junior after profession-wide outcry.

Joe Egan, president, says arbitrary cuts would have a detrimental impact on justice.

National user group says effect of July's Supreme Court decision on fees has yet to be fully felt.

Overwhelming majority of 80% turnout supported the CBA's proposal for a 'whole profession walkout'.

New bar professional training course billed as a more flexible and lower cost alternative.

Around 90% of survey respondents voted in favour of boycotts, Criminal Bar Association reveals.

All in-person hearings across all jurisdictions should be suspended, Bar Council says.

Comedian is making a BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of pro bono charity LawWorks.

Professional support service has been designed to help judges before, during and after proceedings.

Lord Burnett calls for substantial investment to bring court facilities up to scratch.

Requiring permission from a court manager to be on court premises doesn't sound like open justice.

Deputy District Judge Reed explains decision with 'simple words' so the father, who has a learning disability, can understand.

The Home Secretary and his colleagues have disgraced and degraded themselves.

Ministry of Justice's final response to Bellamy review confirms real-terms pay cut and heralds 'chaos' for criminal justice, Law Society says.

Court users told to arrive for their hearing at the time stated on their letter even though their case may not be heard immediately.

Team of academic experts say role of legal advisers is crucial for understanding how scandal happened.

Lawyers from all jurisdictions denounce Priti Patel and Boris Johnson's attacks on profession.

Court of Appeal had increased periodical payments to meet wife's annual shortfall.

We need a sector-wide commitment to develop an industry and a legal system where people are valued, respected and supported.

Starting point must be to make full use of existing judges and courts, Chancery Lane says.

Criminal Bar Association chair Jo Sidhu QC urges Dominic Raab to pick up the phone.

Government under increasing pressure to change its strategy on courts and tribunals.

National firm says offices in Cardiff and Liverpool will open next month.

Labour's front bench justice heads today outline a seven-point plan to adapt to coronavirus and 'ensure the system is never left so vulnerable again'.

Shadow minister says allowing monthly claims to Legal Aid Agency would provide immediate support.

Tim Parker, described as 'the Prince of Darkness' for cutting jobs at Kwik-Fit and the AA on behalf of their private equity owners, is to chair HM Courts & Tribunals Service board.

Shami Chakrabarti says the findings by CPS inspectors 'amounts to a national scandal'.

Supreme Court president says example is the best way to change recruitment attitudes.

Sub-postmaster leader says litigation tactics of Post Office made life 'incredibly difficult'.