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Europe · EdinburghSupreme Court judges are to rule on whether the Scottish government has the power to hold another independence referendum. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants a referendum to be held on 19 October next year.See the Story
Scottish independence: Supreme Court to rule on referendum case
41% Left coverage: 59 sources
Judge praises solicitor subject to ‘intense, personal’ abuse from LiP
Solicitor jailed for 12 years after private prosecution for fraud
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Dominic RaabDominic Raab confirmed a real-terms pay cut for solicitors today. The Law Society warned that industrial action could now be looming. The independent review, published nearly a year ago, recommended an immediate 15% uplift in fees. However, today's announcement states that solicitor firms will see a total fee increase of around 11%.See the Story
'Fatal blow': Raab sounds death knell for criminal defence
Europe · LondonBarristers had been taking part in a continuous walkout after a row with the government over fees and conditions intensified. The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) announced the results of the ballot on Monday after members voted last week. Vote came after the CBA held talks with justice secretary Brandon Lewis.See the Story
Criminal barristers vote to end strike after accepting government pay offer
43% Right coverage: 14 sources
Europe · LondonDame Vera Baird criticised the government for letting down victims. She accused the government of "downgrading" victims' interests. Dame Vera said she had been messed around by Dominic Raab, who was justice secretary under Boris Johnson. She said he did not extend her appointment as previous commissioners had and instead told her to reapply.See the Story
Victims’ commissioner quits, launching scathing attack on government
Coverage: 8 sources
Europe · WashingtonBuckingham Palace confirmed on Thursday evening that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had passed away at the age of 96. Tributes have poured in from across the sector in wake of the news. Bernard Looney, CEO of BP, said: 'Today is a hugely sad day'See the Story
Biden pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth: ‘She defined an era’
40% Left coverage: 87 sources
Europe · LondonDominic Raab has formally requested an independent investigation into his conduct, after saying he has been told two formal complaints have been made against him in two ministerial roles. He said he hoped to stay in post while this took place.See the Story
Dominic Raab requests investigation into himself over two complaints against him
44% Left coverage: 18 sources
Dominic RaabCriminal legal aid solicitors will find out later today if the government has done enough to save their sector from extinction. Lord chancellor Dominic Raab is expected to publish the government's final response to the independent review on criminal legal aid. A lot is riding on what the government announces. The Bellamy review, published a year ago, recommended an immediate 15% uplift in fees.See the Story
