The revised Courts and Tribunals Bill still raises serious questions about allocation, sentencing powers and legal aid. The revised proposal The Government’s announcement on 4 October 2026 that it would abandon judge-only trials for thousands of Crown Court cases was...
The pressure on the criminal courts is well documented. With growing caseloads, lengthy delays and increasing demands on practitioners, meaningful reform is urgently needed. But following the Government’s latest response to the Independent Review of the Criminal...
Criminal defence has never been a conventional nine-to-five career. From late-night police station attendances to unexpected court commitments, the demands of the profession rarely fit neatly into a working day. For many solicitors, that unpredictability is part of...
What good supervision looks like in criminal defence In a busy criminal defence practice, supervision can easily become another item on the compliance list. Done well, it gives practitioners the confidence, judgement and support they need to provide consistently...
The pressure on the Crown Court is undeniable. But proposals to restrict jury trials would reshape criminal justice in England and Wales, and lasting reform must command the confidence of defendants, practitioners and the public. A question for criminal justice The...
Every criminal defence solicitor understands that homicide cases are different. They are among the most serious and complex cases to come before the courts, demanding careful judgement, meticulous preparation and an appreciation that every decision can have profound...