The Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association (CLSA) is delighted to announce that Katy Hanson will take over as Chair, following Daniel Bonich’s five-year tenure leading the association through one of the most turbulent and transformative periods in criminal law. Andrew...
Same crime, different country - how justice varies across your favourite summer destinations. As criminal defence solicitors in England and Wales, we work within a legal system that (despite its flaws) is underpinned by familiar rules: access to legal aid, the...
The latest review of the criminal justice system by Sir Brian Leveson has sent shockwaves through the legal profession. With a Crown Court backlog exceeding 77,000 cases - and some trials listed as far out as 2029 - the review warns of a system nearing collapse. In...
By Andrew Bishop I am a CLSA Committee member but also the representative of Sussex on the Law Society Council, one of 97 seats. The Law Society sees the protection of the Rule of Law both in England and Wales and abroad as one of its most important functions. At a...
Whether you've stepped away from practice to raise a family, recover from illness, explore a different profession, or take a much-needed career break, returning to criminal law can feel both exciting and daunting. At the CLSA, we understand the unique pressures...
In the quiet corners of police stations, the bustle of courtrooms, and late-night calls from cells, criminal lawyers across the UK carry out one of the most morally and professionally complex roles in the legal world. Yet they are often underappreciated,...