New analysis by the Law Society of England and Wales about the time it takes to process criminal cases in Merseyside shows that court delays remain high affecting communities across the region.

New analysis reveals a prolonged surge in the time it takes to process criminal cases in Greater Manchester, especially since the pandemic.

Closing a legal loophole for chatbots, AI verification concerns and reflections on skills: here’s our roundup of tech news ...

The House of Commons has had its second reading debate of the Courts and Tribunals Bill which introduces reforms to reduce the Crown Court backlogs.

In the fast-moving world of economic crime, regulation and best practice are constantly evolving. Join this online event to explore how AML requirements, sanctions compliance and risk management have ...

The Law Society of England and Wales has today (10 March) said that the Legal Services Board (LSB) should focus on its core oversight role and set out a clear plan for a risk-based approach to ...

The Legal Services Board should focus on its core oversight role and set out a clear plan for a risk-based approach to overseeing frontline regulators.

In April 2027, pensions will become liable to Inheritance Tax (IHT). Join this online event, run by Forvis Mazars, to learn how to adapt your financial planning.

A human rights lawyer reflects on what it takes to achieve justice for all women – and the realities of becoming a legal leader in law.

What themes will have the biggest impact for law firms in 2026? Andrew Stevens, general manager at software company Access Legal, explores some of the key trends to focus on in the year ahead.

We urge the UK government to modernise wills legislation or risk leaving many people’s final wishes unprotected and beneficiaries unable to access justice.

Julie Norris, Regulatory and Investigations Partner at Kingsley Napley LLP considers how a solicitor’s failure to act on ...