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Issue: Vol 170, Issue 7906

16 October 2020
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Draft sentencing guidelines for modern slavery offences have been launched by the Sentencing Council
More than 1,600 data breaches were recorded at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the past year, according to the annual CPS report
Bullying, discrimination and harassment at the Bar are widespread, a study commissioned by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) has found
The Access to Justice Foundation, is asking supporters to take part in its ‘Go the Extra Mile for Justice Day’ on 5 November in celebration of Pro Bono Week 2020 (2–6 November)
People who need special accommodation as a result of an injury should receive compensation to purchase that property, the Court of Appeal has held
Well-known barristers Ben Emmerson QC and Desmond Browne QC are among the lawyers recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list
The backlog of court cases now stands at 509,347 outstanding cases in the magistrates’ courts and 48,713 in the Crown Court, HM Courts and Tribunals (HMCTS) has revealed
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn Premium Content

Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

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