Last 3 months headlines – Page 905
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Ministry fast-tracks FGM protection
It has been brought into force in time for the school summer holidays, a time when girls are particularly at risk of being taken abroad and subjected to FGM.
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HMRC plans prevention failure offence
HM Revenue & Customs is proposing making failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion a criminal offence, in a move that practitioners warn could create risks for law firms.
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Chinese lawyers held
China has detained dozens of lawyers, including prominent human rights defenders, prompting worldwide protest.
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Lords’ civil dispute writ large
Are there any other redoubts of pre-Woolf terminology out there?
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William Hague joins Linklaters
Former Tory leader to chair a newly created international advisory group at the magic circle firm.
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Conflict of interest guidelines for judge retirements
Guidelines published by the Commonwealth secretary-general.
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Diversity initiative wins inclusion accolade
Collaboration between 11 firms to promote legal careers to LGBT students wins the Equality and Inclusion Champion of the Year award.
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A&O hikes junior salaries by 25%
Steep increase in associate pay at magic circle firm as competition for top talent intensifies.
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NHS sounds alarm over ‘disproportionate legal costs’
Litigation authority reports number of claims falling slightly as government gears up to consult on fixed costs.
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Court closures ‘won’t affect legal aid and family reforms’
Ministry of Justice and HM Courts and Tribunals Service consulting on shutting nearly one-fifth of the courts estate.
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Snooping law for rewrite after landmark court ruling
High Court says 2014 data retention measure is inconsistent with EU law.
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National pay scales for coroners to end £70k variance
Chief coroner suggests salaries should be assessed in the same way as they are for judges.
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Judicial sackings almost double in a year
Total removed includes 19 magistrates, eight tribunal judges and five judges.
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Firm ‘lacked high standards of conduct’ in client transfer bid
Lord chief justice refuses application to transfer representation for convicted client.
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Criminal bar announces date for legal aid action
Executive committee recommends action begin on 27 July as it issues protocol.
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MedCo to face immediate review
Review of whiplash diagnosis scheme was due to start in September but concerned ministers have brought it forward