3 November 2026
MPs “deeply concerned” by government’s approach to legal aid
The justice select committee is “deeply concerned” about the government’s approach to legal aid, following a “highly disappointing” response to its critique of the system.
3 November 2026
SDT refuses to lift “punitive” restrictions on solicitor’s PC
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has refused to lift restrictions on the practising certificate of a solicitor which he failed to show were “punitive in effect”.
3 November 2026
Judge handed warning for comments about Roma community
A tribunal judge has been given a formal warning for making “disparaging generalisations” about the Roma community to other members of the tribunal.
3 November 2026
Peers pressure government over electronic wills inaction
Solicitors have backed peers in questioning the government’s lack of action on modernising wills, particularly introducing electronic wills.
