The Sentencing Council has today published a response to the fifth annual consultation on miscellaneous amendments to sentencing guidelines. The...
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Law Society publishes new guidance for profession following Court of Appeal judgment in Mazur
Following the Court of Appeal’s judgment in The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) -v- Mazur & others, the Law Society of England and...
Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year 2026
The nomination period for this year’s Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards runs until Tuesday, 21 April 2026, so please get nominating! This is also...
Pre-Charge Bail Extension Application Forms
Pre-Charge Bail Extension Application Forms The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee has approved new versions of the pre-charge bail extension application forms for use in the case of persons arrested for a suspected offence on or after 28 October 2022. These are: •...
Legal aid consultation launches to deliver justice for victims
Press release: From: Ministry of Justice and Sarah Sackman KC MP Published 9 May 2025 Link to the consultation Thousands of victims across England and Wales stand to benefit as the Government launches a major consultation on criminal legal aid today (9 May)....
YJLC are holding a 1 day youth justice training for lawyers in Manchester on the 16th May and it is free
Book your place here The training will provide you with: Practical guidance on how to best represent children in the criminal justice system. An opportunity to hear from and work with young people who have been through the system. An explanation of the key topics...