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The European Commission is currently reviewing two existing EU measures designed to support victims of crime: Council Directive relating to compensation to (cross-border) crime victims 2004/80/EC and the complementary Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings. The Commission is expected to launch a public consultation this Spring, with all options open, including possible new EU legislation.
The European Commission is currently reviewing two existing EU measures designed to support victims of crime: Council Directive relating to compensation to (cross-border) crime victims 2004/80/EC and the complementary Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings. The Commission is expected to launch a public consultation this Spring, with all options open, including possible new EU legislation.
Chair of the Bar Sam Townend KC highlights some of the key achievements at the Bar Council this year
Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management highlights some of the ways you can cut your IHT bill
Rachel Davenport breaks down everything you need to know about AlphaBiolabs’ industry-leading laboratory testing services for legal matters
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A centre of excellence for youth justice, the Youth Justice Legal Centre provides specialist training, an advice line and a membership programme
By Kem Kemal of Henry Dannell
Joanna Hardy-Susskind speaks to those walking away from the criminal Bar
Tom Cosgrove KC looks at the government’s radical planning reform and the opportunities and challenges ahead for practitioners
By Ashley Friday of AlphaBiolabs
From a traumatic formative education to exceptional criminal silk – Laurie-Anne Power KC talks about her path to the Bar, pursuit of equality and speaking out against discrimination (not just during Black History Month)
James Onalaja concludes his two-part opinion series
