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SRA warns over website claiming to recover fraud losses using its logo
SRA warns public about a website falsely implying regulatory backing for fraud recovery services
Courts and Tribunals Bill clears Commons vote despite Labour dissent
MPs approve legislation aimed at tackling crown court backlog, though jury trial reforms face criticism and further scrutiny
Legal Services Consumer Panel calls for single disciplinary system for lawyers
Moj consultation prompts proposals for regulatory reform, including a single disciplinary system
Government launches independent legal adviser service for rape victims
£6 million scheme will provide dedicated legal support and challenge intrusive evidence requests during criminal cases
Solicitor convicted of stalking blogger after sending 120 emails
Magistrates impose community order and restraining order under harassment laws
SRA issues alert over fake law firm claiming to recover lost investments
Regulator says “Legale Padovan” is not authorised in England and Wales and misused details of genuine London firms
SRA faces £700k costs bill after Carter-Ruck case dismissed
SDT says regulator’s continued pursuit of carter-ruck partner became objectively unreasonable
Lawyers warn MoJ client account interest plan could be unlawful
City solicitors and personal injury lawyers say proposal risks becoming a “stealth tax” on legal consumers
CPS briefs often omit victim age in cases involving elderly victims, report finds
Inspectorate warns gaps in instructions to counsel could undermine trials and sentencing outcomes
3,200 lawyers warn against plans to restrict jury trials
Letter warns proposed reforms to the jury system are “untested and poorly evidenced” ahead of commons debate on Courts and Tribunals Bill