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Senior president of tribunals warns of increased abuse towards judges
Lord Justice Dingemans also reveals a potential date for the Home Office’s plans for a body of assessors in asylum appeals.
In depth: Kirsty Brimelow KC’s priorities as bar chair
Employment judge created 'hostile environment' in hearing
Exodus of top judges continues as Lord Reed announces retirement
Trainee learns sign language to make legal services accessible
Solicitor who tried to involve junior in dishonesty is struck off
In depth: MPs grill Sackman over contradictory messages on jury trial curbs
Lawyers need protection from persecution – Law Society report
Stop referencing fake case citations, judges warned
Serial fare dodger loses Mazur challenge in court
SFO director Nick Ephgrave to step down early
City firm gives new parents six months' leave on full pay
British public backs collective actions - opinion poll
SFO can pursue unpaid £2m DPA penalty, High Court finds
Jenrick replaced as shadow justice secretary by Nick Timothy
King's Bench chief latest leading judge to announce retirement
Home secretary insists non-judges in asylum appeals will be independent
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Best of the blogs - 18 Jan 2026
Missed our blogs this week? Here’s our top five…
Two hopeful cases for the legal profession
The outcome of the cases last week, at opposite ends of our continent, bring good news.
Injecting morality into international law
States and international courts should act for the betterment of humanity.
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Lawyer in the news: Patrick Dunne, Imran Khan and Partners
Lawyer in the news: Stephen Scott, Shakespeare Martineau
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Clinical negligence roundtable: Speaking up, speaking out
Health outcome statistics for women expose a ‘gender pain gap’. With a sky-high clinical negligence bill, how can law and lawyers work with patients, clinicians and health trusts to narrow the divide? Eduardo Reyes reports from the latest Gazette roundtable.
Messing about in boats
January is a time for sailors to check if their oilskins still fit them ahead of a busy 2026 season for the Law Society Yacht Club.
Out with the old
Hardly a mystery worthy of Endeavour Morse, but a minor dispute has emerged over which law firm can lay claim to being the oldest in Oxfordshire.
Who’s better, who’s best
Hoary debate about the relative status of solicitors and barristers – and whether there is a hierarchy – reared up again this week.
Put your trust in juries – not Lammy
Abolishing juries will result in another crack in the social fabric.
Council lawyers set up 'safe space' for monitoring officers
Lawyers in Local Government unveils new support body at governance conference.
The legal profession needs to be wary of AI-generated fraud
Horses for courses: pastimes and side-hustles
Scandals generating a second wave of claims
Minister admits LAA had no digital disaster recovery plan
Review conveyancers' fees, CILEX tells government
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All the latest news from Solicitors Regulation Authority
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New report charts perceptions of Solicitors Qualifying Examination
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SRA consults on new proposals to strengthen safeguards for client money
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SRA apologises and fully accepts recommendations of SSB review
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SRA calls for views to shape further robust action on claims
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SRA acts on concerns about law firm practices on high-volume claims
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SRA awards £360,000 for disadvantaged candidates to take SQE
Firm hire: Family law specialist joins mfg Solicitors
Firm hire: Residential property partner appointment at Ramsdens
Firm hire: Clinical negligence team strengthened at Medical Solicitors
Firm hire: mfg Solicitors welcomes corporate partner
Firm hire: Construction disputes expert joins HCR Law
Firm hire: Trowers & Hamlins recruits environmental law specialist
Firm hire: Senior addition at Osbornes Law
Firm hire: Estate planning specialist joins Glaisyers ETL
Standard bearers
James Wilson reviews 'Global Standards and EU Law: Challenges for the EU Principles of Good Governance'.
Being a Trainee Solicitor: How to Survive and Thrive
Elizabeth Tarling reviews Tom Proverbs-Garbett's guide.
Blue-sky thinking
Dr Carlo Corcione reviews 'Comparative Environmental Law'.
Mining for feedback from the coalface
David Pickup reviews 'The Client Feedback Playbook'.
Pulling back the curtains
Simone Mamini and David Glass review 'International Organization Initiatives'.
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