The CPS has drafted a public policy statement on how it handles human trafficking crimes.
Amicus, the charity which assists lawyers working for US prisoners on death row, will hold a Reading Night fundraising event as part of Pro Bono Week 2010, along with Inner Temple.
Proposed changes to the practising certificate fee for 2011/12 have been set out on the Bar Council website.
The Bar Council’s Law Reform Committee is asking barristers for suggestions of areas of law reform which it could consider. If interested, a short online survey is available on the Bar Council website. Visit www.barcouncil.org.uk for further information.
A group of ten Lawyers Association officials from the important shipping centre of Qingdao visited the Bar Council at the beginning of August to meet with members of the Bar Council’s China interest group and learn more about the work of barristers and the Bar’s work with China.
The criminal Very High Cost Cases (“VHCC”) Panel Scheme expired on 13 July. From 14 July 2010, litigators and advocates instructed on VHCCs with representation orders must operate under an individual case contract arrangement.
The Bar Standards Board (“BSB”) has published a new pupillage handbook, available on its website and in hard copy, writes Valerie Shrimplin.
Applicants for senior judicial roles will need to provide evidence of leadership and management as of 21 July.
One judge-led method of saving money and clearing the Crown Court lists has been rejected by the Court of Appeal.
A working party of about 100 barristers, clerks and practice managers from the criminal, family, civil, commercial and chancery Bar has been set up to advise sets of chambers on how to contract directly with the LSC.
Isle of Man
Applications are invited for the appointment of His Majesty’s Attorney General in the Isle of Man.
Chair of the Bar reports back
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