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Can the government take interest from client money held by law firms? UK lawyers warn the MoJ plan to seize up to 75% of client account interest could be unlawful. Read: solicitornews.co.uk/moj-client-acc… #LegalNews #UKLaw #Solicitors

Should the UK restrict jury trials? Over 3,200 lawyers warn the plan is “untested and poorly evidenced” and could weaken a core justice principle. Story: solicitornews.co.uk/3200-lawyers-w… #UKLaw #LegalNews #JuryTrial

Can a solicitor lose their career over conduct outside work? A solicitor was convicted of stalking a court blogger after sending 120+ emails. The regulator is now reviewing the case. solicitornews.co.uk/solicitor-stal… #LegalNews #Solicitors #UKLaw

Can legal advisers change the experience of rape victims in court? The government has launched a £6m Independent Legal Advisor service to help victims challenge intrusive evidence requests during criminal cases. solicitornews.co.uk/independent-le… #LegalNews #CriminalJustice #UKLaw

Is the UK about to limit the right to a jury trial? Parliament is reviewing reforms that could allow more judge only trials and expand magistrates’ sentencing powers. Justice reform or risky precedent? solicitornews.co.uk/courts-tribuna… #UKLaw #CriminalJustice #LegalNews

Over 20 investigations into solicitors over the Post Office Horizon scandal. The SRA says it’s the largest investigation in its history. Will the legal profession finally face full accountability? solicitornews.co.uk/horizon-scanda… #UKLaw #PostOfficeScandal #LegalNews

AI in UK tribunals? Not yet. A new report says the real barrier isn’t AI. It’s the data. HM Courts and Tribunals Service solicitornews.co.uk/tribunal-digit… #LegalTech #UKLaw #Tribunals

A senior legal regulator has resigned over reforms affecting jury trials. Flora Page KC stepped down from the Legal Services Board to oppose the Courts and Tribunals Bill. Are jury trial rights being weakened? solicitornews.co.uk/lsb-board-memb… #UKLaw #CriminalJustice #LegalNews

House of Lords backs key Crime and Policing Bill amendments. Will these changes reshape UK policing laws? solicitornews.co.uk/crime-policing… #UKLaw #CrimeBill #LegalNews #PolicingReform #CriminalJustice

A solicitor has been suspended after making dishonest statements to protect a client. Does intent ever justify dishonesty in legal practice? solicitornews.co.uk/solicitor-dish… #UKLaw #LegalEthics #Solicitors #LegalNews #ProfessionalConduct

Monisha Shah named preferred candidate to chair the Legal Services Board , with confirmation pending scrutiny by the Justice Committee Committee. solicitornews.co.uk/monisha-shah-l… #UKLaw #LegalRegulation #LegalLeadership