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A total of 20 Nightingale courtrooms will remain open in 2024 to allow more cases to be heard across the country, the government has announced today (16 February 2024).
Tottenham Park Cemetery in Enfield is facing closure after owners repeatedly failed to make necessary improvements to ensure the safety of burials.
Genealogists, historians and amateur family archivists will be better able to access historic wills under proposals published today (15 December 2023).
Victims of major disasters will be better supported as they rebuild their lives with a new and permanent Independent Public Advocate, the Lord Chancellor has announced today.
The future of the UK’s legal services in an era of artificial intelligence (AI) were at the heart of discussions at the world’s largest gathering of legal professionals in Paris this week.
The most vulnerable in society will be better supported to access justice following an expansion of a scheme to help people with court and tribunal fees.
The most vulnerable in society will be better protected as reforms to simplify and streamline lasting powers of attorney are given Royal Assent.
Lincoln Crown Court opens its doors to celebrate 200 years of serving the community and delivering justice.
All information on new criminal court cases in England and Wales now sits on a single digital platform as the government delivers its latest milestone to modernise the justice system.
One year anniversary of cameras starting to roll in the Crown Court.
The appointment of new members to the LawtechUK Panel has been announced, representing outstanding individuals within the sector who bring a wealth of expertise and experience.
Parents who care for disabled young people will be better supported to access vital savings – including Child Trust Funds – thanks to the launch of a new easy-to-use guide.
New rules will see up to 4,500 more lawyers from diverse backgrounds eligible to become judges under plans announced by the government today (11 May 2023).
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