Category: amicus curiae

Grieve acts on judge’s plea over unrepresented defendants – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted March 7th, 2014 in amicus curiae, criminal justice, legal representation, news by tracey

‘The attorney general’s office has confirmed that Dominic Grieve QC has appointed an amicus curiae to assist the court on legal argument expected to be made on behalf of defendants facing trial without representation in court.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 7th March 2014

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Judge asks attorney general to intervene in VHCCs – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 26th, 2014 in amicus curiae, attorney general, barristers, budgets, fees, legal aid, legal representation, news, solicitors by tracey

‘The attorney general is considering intervening to appoint an amicus curiae to assist the court on legal arguments expected to be made on behalf of defendants facing trial without representation in court, the Gazette can reveal.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 25th February 2014

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk