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House of Lords Considers Rule of Law as Debate Gains Momentum

Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on the the House of Lords Constitution Committee inquiry into the rule of law.
The committee invites legal experts, academics, and the public to share their views. The inquiry aims to assess whether legal principles are being upheld across the UK and how institutions are scrutinizing them.

Criminal Appeals System to be Overhauled Under New Law Commission Proposals

The Law Commission has proposed fundamental reforms to the criminal appeals system in England and Wales, aiming to remove barriers to overturning wrongful convictions. Key changes include revising the ‘real possibility’ test, extending appeal deadlines, widening Supreme Court access, and easing compensation rules. Read more on these critical legal developments from Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling.

UK Judges Raise Alarm over Rising Safety Concerns Amid Strains of Workload and Stress

Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on recent findings from the 2024 UK Judicial Attitude Survey UK which found that judges are raising urgent concerns over rising threats to their safety, increasing stress levels, and workplace bullying. With it commented that morale declines and case backlogs grow, the future of the UK justice system hangs in the balance.

Barclays Sets Aside £90 Million to Cover Potential Motor Finance Payouts in Legal Battle

Barclays has set aside £90 million to cover potential claims against its past motor finance business, according to its 2024 annual report. This comes after the lender tries to address the legal implications of existing litigation over secret commissions paid by motor finance lenders to car dealers. This follows the October 2024 Court of Appeal […]

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