1 September 2026
BSB reviewer sides with barrister over Good Law Project complaint
The Bar Standards Board’s independent reviewer has upheld its decision to reject the Good Law Project’s complaint against a barrister over her social media posts about a trans woman.
1 September 2026
Trainee solicitor jailed for ‘cyberflashing’ client
A trainee solicitor who sent unwanted explicit messages and an image to a woman he was representing at court has been jailed.
1 September 2026
Government to match funding for 100 criminal legal aid pupillages
The Ministry of Justice has pledged £1.5m a year to help fund up to 100 additional pupillages annually in criminal law.
1 September 2026
Solicitor struck off for lying about trying to hide client file
A newly qualified solicitor who asked a colleague to hide a client file so as to cover up her lack of work on an HM Land Registry application, has been struck off.
