Offenders not appearing for sentencing
Stuart Nolan, Chair of our Criminal Law Committee, spoke to BBC Radio Shropshire (from 15:14) and GB News (from 2:16:06) about offenders not appearing for sentencing and the practical difficulties of compelling them to do so.
This followed outrage over the non-appearance of serial killer nurse Lucy Letby for sentencing to a whole-life term, which is further covered by the Times (£).
Critical need for investment in housing legal aid
The Intermediary covers our concern about the latest repossession and eviction statistics, which show a rise in landlord possession action amongst a declining number of housing legal aid practitioners.
Rise in recommended minimum salary
Today’s Wills & Probate continues coverage of our recommended rise in minimum salary for trainee solicitors in the Capital and outside of London.
“We consider the increase in the recommended salary for aspiring solicitors to be appropriate at this time,” said Law Society President Lubna Shuja.
Also worth a read:
- Former CBA chair will lead a review into the Criminal Cases Review Commission’s handling of Andrew Malkinson’s miscarriage of justice case – Gazette
- SQE2 results are released today, with 77% of candidates making the grade – Legal Cheek
- Government lawyers warn ministers that using legal powers to block the expansion of Ulez would fail if challenged in court – Telegraph (£), BBC
- Home Office considered hiring overseas workers in case of disease outbreak on the Bibby Stockholm – Guardian
- Leading judge at the international court of justice has said the UK will no longer be able to ignore the growing calls for reparation for transatlantic slavery – Guardian
- Civil Justice Council has published its final report on pre-action protocols – Solicitors Journal