BME judicial review withdrawn – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 27th, 2007 in judicial review, legal aid, legal profession, minorities, news by sally

“The Black Solicitors Network (BSN) and the Society of Asian Lawyers (SAL) have withdrawn their joint judicial review action over the government’s legal aid reforms.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 26th July 2007

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Carter judicial review settles – The Lawyer

Posted July 20th, 2007 in judicial review, legal aid, legal profession, minorities, news by sally

“The much-anticipated judicial review brought by black and Asian lawyers against the Government’s Carter reforms ended abruptly yesterday (19 July) after the application was withdrawn.”

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The Lawyer, 20th July 2007

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Ethnic minority firms challenge Straw in High Court over legal aid – The Guardian

Posted July 9th, 2007 in law firms, legal aid, minorities, news by sally

“Jack Straw will face his first court challenge as Lord Chancellor next week when the Law Society, the Commission for Racial Equality and  ethnic minority lawyers go to the High Court to try to halt the government’s controversial shake-up of legal aid.”

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The Guardian, 9th July 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

The Law Explored: ethnic minorities and the judiciary

Posted July 4th, 2007 in judges, minorities, special report by michael

Professor Gary Slapper explains the complexities of English law in plain language

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Times, 4th July 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Only 5% of new judges black or Asian – Times

Posted July 4th, 2007 in judges, minorities, news by michael

“The proportion of black and Asian judges recommended for appointment last year under a new system was just five per cent, it was revealed today.”

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Times, 4th July 2007

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Out of ivory towers and into mosques – The Times

Posted June 26th, 2007 in judges, minorities, special report by sally

“Judge Geoffrey Kamil is leading the push by judges to forge links with their local communities – and encourage them to join the justice system.”

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The Times, 26th June 2007

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Jurors show leniency to ethnic minorities – The Times

Posted June 13th, 2007 in juries, minorities, news by sally

“Jurors of all races are more lenient to ethnic minority defendants in court in an attempt to compensate for perceived bias in the criminal justice system, according to a report published today.”

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The Times, 13th June 2007

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Related link: Diversity and fairness in the jury system

Liberty backs legal battle over BME impact of Carter – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted June 1st, 2007 in fees, law firms, minorities, news by sally

“Human rights group Liberty is the latest high-profile organisation to back a legal challenge to the Carter reforms launched by the Black Solicitors Network (BSN) and Society of Asian Lawyers.” 

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Law Society’s Gazette, 31st May 2007

Source: www.thegazette.co.uk

Stop pigeonholing women and minority lawyers, says Bridget Prentice – Ministry of Justice

Posted May 17th, 2007 in minorities, solicitors, women by sally

“Law firms should stop shepherding new recruits into specialisms based on background or gender, Justice Minister Bridget Prentice said today.”

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Ministry of Justice press release, 16th May 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Government sued over Carter reforms – The Lawyer

Posted April 25th, 2007 in legal aid, legal services, minorities, news by sally

“Black and Asian lawyers have taken legal action against the Department of Constitutional Affairs (DCA) and the Legal Services Commission (LSC) over the legal aid reforms, it was revealed today (25 April).”

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The Lawyer, 25th April 2007

Source: www.thelawyer.com