British lawyers who acted for Russian oligarchs should be banned from US, says congressman
Hugh Tomlinson QC, one of Britain’s most successful libel barristers, is also named in the letter for representing two other oligarchs in the libel action against Ms…
The London lawyer on a mission to make Putin pay for Russia’s war crimes
Richard East admits there is some nervousness about having the Kremlin as an opponent. It marks a sharp contrast to his fond memories of visiting Moscow over…
Welsh Government forces whisky company to overhaul £1m advert campaign in dragon trademark row
Penderyn Distillery, which was launched in 2000 and is based in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, last night insisted it had “accidentally” used the Visit Wales…
Pilot jailed for lying about flying experience to get British Airways job
A pilot has been jailed for lying about his flying experience to get a job with British Airways, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said. Craig Butfoy, of…
Two teenagers accused of preparing terrorist acts appear in court
Two teenagers have appeared at the Old Bailey accused of preparing terrorist acts. Al-Arafat Hassan, 19, and a 15-year-old boy are each charged with a single count…
Man denies murdering pensioner in ‘horrendous’ home attack
A man has denied murdering a pensioner in a “horrendous” attack at her home. Vasile Culea, 33, was arrested after retired machinist Freda Walker, 86, was killed…
Teenage girl given life sentence for ‘vicious’ and homophobic murder
Two men and a teenage girl have been given life sentences for the “vicious” and homophobic murder of a father-of-two in a Cardiff park. Jason Edwards, 26,…
Child killer jailed for life after murdering ex-girlfriend’s two-year-old son
The couple, who were unemployed at the time of Kyrell’s murder, were both cannabis users and are understood to have been visited by social services at least…
Loophole to close today that allows some phone use while driving
A loophole allowing drivers to escape punishment for hand-held phone use if they are taking a photo or playing a game will be closed from Friday. New…
Backlog of criminal trials faces further delays as barristers vote to take industrial action over funding
Victims of crime face longer waits for trials after barristers voted to take industrial action by an overwhelming 94 per cent majority in a row with the…
How London’s top lawyers ushered a flood of Russian cash into Britain
Several were involved in a series of legal claims brought against publisher HarperCollins and journalist Catherine Belton, author of ‘Putin’s People: How the KGB Took Back Russia…
Barristers swap horsehair for hemp as they try out first vegan court wigs
The first batch of vegan court wigs are being trialled after a barrister sold 10 hemp-based headpieces to colleagues who typically wear ones made of horsehair. Samuel…
Don’t be caught out by Highway Code changes that give cyclists priority over drivers
And the RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes added: “A concerted effort must now be made to communicate the changes to drivers because as we know,…
The Highway Code is changing – and cyclists get even more priority over drivers
AA president Edmund King said: “By making mobile phone use as socially unacceptable as drink driving, we are taking big steps to making our roads safer.” Newer…