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Backlog of adult rape cases in courts in England and Wales hits record high

Figures prompt warnings that lack of investment is hampering drive to tackle low conviction rates in rape cases

The Guardian - UK

Barristers heading back to work after voting to end strike and accept pay deal

Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis said he is ‘glad that barristers have now agreed to return to work’ and described the development as a ‘breakthrough’.

The Independent UK

Striking barristers resume demonstrations amid talks with ministers over pay

The Criminal Bar Association said discussions with the Ministry of Justice are ‘progressing at pace and remain constructive’.

The Independent UK

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Justice Secretary Lewis urges striking barristers to return to work

The new Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis said the first talks between lawyers and the Government were ‘constructive’ and discussions would continue.

The Independent UK

Striking barristers to meet new Justice Secretary

The Criminal Bar Association will sit down with Brandon Lewis, who was appointed to the role two weeks ago.

The Independent UK

Barristers on strike ready and willing to meet with new justice secretary, MPs told

Members of the Criminal Bar Association in England and Wales are taking part in a continuous walk-out.

The Independent UK

Liz Truss’s justice secretary urged to meet striking criminal barristers

CBA chair called on Dominic Raab’s replacement to hold talks in attempt to resolve 22-week-long industrial action

The Guardian - UK

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Criminal barristers call on new PM Liz Truss to negotiate and end legal aid strike

Members of the Criminal Bar Association have been taking industrial action since April

Evening Standard

Criminal barristers in England and Wales vote for all-out strike

Members of the Criminal Bar Association are in conflict with the Government over jobs and pay.

The Independent UK

UK rape victim left feeling ‘suicidal’ after five-year wait for case to come to trial

The woman’s case is among thousands that have been affected by a record-breaking backlog of hearings likely to increase amid barrister strikes

The Guardian - UK

Criminal courts face disruption as barristers strike for second week

Members of the Criminal Bar Association have walked out in a dispute over pay and conditions.

The Independent UK

The Mancunian Way: 'Crime doesn't pay'

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Manchester Evening News

Barrister blasts 'broken' criminal justice system in strike outside Manchester Crown Court

Kirsty Brimelow QC said 'the government are to blame' for the issues within the courts

Manchester Evening News

‘Impossible’ for alarm response police officer to know No 10 party was illegal, says acting Met chief

Lawyers say officers had no difficulty deciding when the general public had broken Covid rules

The Independent UK

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