While British justice brings in billions for the economy in export earnings, other parts of the legal profession are having a harder time. Mark Stobbs, director of legal policy at the Law Society says:
"There a lot of people who try to qualify as solicitors but can't get training contracts. There are lot of solicitors in small practices who are finding times very hard indeed. The reduction in crime is affecting firms and there are more out of court disposals."
The debate over the minimum age of criminal responsibility was revisited by Rachel Williams on the 10th anniversary of the sentencing of the boys who murdered the toddler James Bulger.
The Home Secretary, Theresa May, brings in a 'forum bar' test so that courts can block extradition requests if they believe defendants should stand trial in the UK in the interests of justice.
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FINALLY
It was a good week if your bus was delayed but the view from the bench was slightly impoverished
Enjoy the weekend!
