Law and the Justice System

The former terrorism watchdog takes charge of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) after months in which it has been heavily criticised for a catalogue of disclosure failings that led to cases collapsing.

https://www.careappointments.co.uk/care-news/england/item/45456-new-cps-chief-pledges-to-build-public-trust-in-criminal-justice-system

Leading QC Max Hill takes up his new role as Director of Public Prosecutions

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/max-hill-qc-joins-the-cps-as-director-of-public-prosecutions

Legislation aimed at curbing the cost of whiplash claims passed through the House of Commons today after the government defeated Labour amendments that would have restricted a rise in the upper limit to the small claims track. 

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/law/civil-liability-bill-clears-final-commons-hurdle/5068047.article

New disclosures from those responsible for the troubled Emergency Services Network project have revealed that, contrary to previous denials, the Home Office came close to pulling the plug earlier this year

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252450837/Home-Office-seriously-considered-ESN-shutdown

Revisions to the Code for Crown Prosecutors have been unveiled by Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders.

https://www.cps.gov.uk/cps/news/publication-revised-code-crown-prosecutors

The High Court has upheld the UK's first unexplained wealth order (UWO), dismissing a legal challenge to the order obtained by the National Crime Agency (NCA) earlier this year.

https://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2018/october/uk-first-unexplained-wealth-order/

Consider how it might affect high net worth clients and how a UWO can be challenged.

https://www.ftadviser.com/investments/2018/10/15/what-you-need-to-know-about-unexplained-wealth-orders/

High Court dismisses challenge to unexplained wealth order. The wife of an imprisoned banker has failed in an attempt to have dismissed an order requiring her to explain how she came to acquire UK property worth £22m.

http://www.familylawweek.co.uk/site.aspx?i=ed192927

A new specialist unit will identify and freeze bank accounts linked to organised crime behind bars

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/specialist-financial-crime-unit-to-crack-down-on-prison-gangs

Review sent to PM reportedly recommends 32% salary increase to address low morale

https://www.theguardian.com/law/2018/oct/12/call-for-a-60000-pay-rise-for-high-court-judges-sparks-anger