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Safe Hands investigation escalates as SFO charges two former executives
Serious Fraud Office brings conspiracy to defraud charges linked to the collapse of Safe Hands Plans
Public targeted by scam using real solicitor’s name and firm details
Regulator warns of scam letters falsely claiming to represent Walgate Trustees Limited
Judge-only trials would save just 2% of crown court time, IFG warns
Institute for Government says proposed jury trial restrictions would have limited impact on delays and productivity
Motor injury claims collapse to historic lows under MoJ reforms
Government data shows personal injury claims fell sharply in 2025, led by a steep drop in motor cases
Justice minister updates parliament on Legal Aid cyber-attack recovery
Government update outlines progress in restoring Legal Aid Agency services after cybercrime
Supreme Court clarifies illegality defence in negligence claims involving mental health failures
The Court considers whether illegality bars negligence claims after killings and an insanity verdict
SRA issues £14k fine following years of Accounts Rule failures
A solicitor has been fined after client account discrepancies and reporting failures persisted for years
Law firm employee rebuked by regulator after assault conviction
Former Burges Salmon employee sanctioned after criminal conviction for assault occasioning ABH
Five-year reform plan launched as black representation in judiciary stalls
New Diversity strategy targets race, disability, and senior judicial appointments after years of slow progress
Three new lay commissioners approved for Judicial Appointments Commission
Appointments approved by the King strengthen oversight of judicial selection in England and Wales