It is a rare occurrence, but sometimes a politician is offered an unexpected escape route from a difficult situation, and the ...

We are proud to celebrate Pro Bono Week, which recognises legal professionals across the UK that offer free legal advice to those who could not otherwise afford it and do not qualify for legal aid.

Members of the group will lead on specific cases, enabling the First Treasury Solicitor Counsel to provide the best service possible for the government. The six silks will also provide legal ...

British Attorney General Lord Hermer has told Parliament that “out of date” legislation was a major factor behind the ...

Arundel and South Downs MP Andrew Griffith wrote to the Attorney General, Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC this month to ask him to ...

Top Tory Robert Jenrick has slapped down claims from a senior ECHR politician who claimed he is ready to discuss reforms of ...

Today is the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights. In spite of its longevity, the Convention ...

The Commons Speaker also suggested he would 'support' others if they pursued private action against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle has said he is unable to bring a private prosecution against two men accused of spying for China after he received legal advice. The Commons Speaker said he was “still very angry” ...

The government's chief legal adviser says the trial would have gone ahead if new legislation had been in force.

The Attorney General has blamed the collapse of the alleged Chinese spying case on “out of date” UK espionage laws which he said were “not fit for purpose”.

Attorney General Lord Richard Hermer says it would be 'unfair' to call the trial collapse a farce or a mistake ...