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Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.

Magistrates Courts Halved Since 2010
January 28, 2019
Magistrates Courts Halved Since 2010

Data shows that 162 of 323 magistrates courts in England and Wales have closed since 2010

Important Information For Criminal Lawyers And Firms
January 22, 2019
Important Information For Criminal Lawyers And Firms

Roll-out of HMPPS Electronic Monitoring Service reaches Cleveland Police Force area

Supporting Dementia Sufferers
January 18, 2019
Supporting Dementia Sufferers

Alzheimer's Society committed to spending £150m on dementia research - you can help them reach that target

The Law Society In Parliament
January 10, 2019
The Law Society In Parliament

A summary of the Law Society's parliamentary lobbying activity over the last month

Judges Slam Court Reforms In Leaked Report
January 8, 2019
Judges Slam Court Reforms In Leaked Report

Leaked submission from district judges to MoJ reveals deep frustration with court reforms