Under-representation in the judiciary
The Guardian, Legal Futures, Sri Lanka Weekly, Garavi Gujarat, Asian Times, USA News Hub, Yahoo, MSN, News Break , News Finale, the Local Report, Pehal News and News Net Daily all cover our analysis that it will take more than 125 years before women, Asian and Black people are properly represented within the England and Wales judiciary at the current rate of progress.
Law Society President Lubna Shuja said: “We need a judiciary that truly reflects our diverse society.
“We must take action and make real, lasting change so our judges can represent the people who come before them in court.
“We urge the UK government to address the structural barriers that are holding back talented candidates.”
Criminal Legal Aid
Deputy Vice President Richard Atkinson is quoted in a Times (£) piece looking at the options for solicitors as they seek parity with the 15% fee increases given to barristers.
He also appears on ITV Anglia (segment starts from 13:05, Richard’s interview starts from 14:34), Central, Tyne Tees, Meridian, Westcountry and Yorkshire discussing the crisis in our criminal justice system and the need for investment to ensure the future of the criminal defence profession.
New PM and Justice Secretary
Our reaction to Rishi Sunak as new PM is covered by New Law Journal, Today’s Family Lawyer and Solicitors Journal.
The Independent includes our reaction to Dominic Raab becoming Justice Secretary again.
The Gazette also examines Dominic Raab’s return.
Read our key asks for the new PM from the solicitor profession.
City firms operating in China
The Times (£) reports that English and American law firms with offices in China have been advised to scale down their operations.
The piece mentions Law Society figures showing that there are about 1,265 English-qualified solicitors working in either mainland China or Hong Kong.
Market access in Saudi Arabia
The Times (£) mentions the Law Society in a piece examining opening up market access in Saudi Arabia.
Also worth a read:
- Disbarred barrister denied rights of audience – Legal Futures
- Call for an inquiry as Braverman is reappointed – Guardian
- Estimated 70% of small boat migrants would have asylum claims recognised if the government did not refuse to consider them – Independent