The Latest Breaking News from Kirsty Brimelow

The trials of setting up David Lammy’s ‘swift courts’

Letters: Adjustments to the plans to limit jury trials face a major obstacle, writes Janet Carter; plus letters from Kirsty Brimelow KC and Paul Keleher KC

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18

Backlog of adult rape cases in courts in England and Wales hits record high

Figures prompt warnings that lack of investment is hampering drive to tackle low conviction rates in rape cases

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023

Barristers heading back to work after voting to end strike and accept pay deal

Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis said he is ‘glad that barristers have now agreed to return to work’ and described the development as a ‘breakthrough’.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

Liz Truss’s justice secretary urged to meet striking criminal barristers

CBA chair called on Dominic Raab’s replacement to hold talks in attempt to resolve 22-week-long industrial action

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022

Criminal barristers call on new PM Liz Truss to negotiate and end legal aid strike

Members of the Criminal Bar Association have been taking industrial action since April

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2022

Criminal barristers in England and Wales vote for all-out strike

Members of the Criminal Bar Association are in conflict with the Government over jobs and pay.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

UK rape victim left feeling ‘suicidal’ after five-year wait for case to come to trial

The woman’s case is among thousands that have been affected by a record-breaking backlog of hearings likely to increase amid barrister strikes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022

Criminal courts face disruption as barristers strike for second week

Members of the Criminal Bar Association have walked out in a dispute over pay and conditions.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022

The Mancunian Way: 'Crime doesn't pay'

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Monday June 27, 2022

Manchester Evening News · Jun 27, 2022

Barrister blasts 'broken' criminal justice system in strike outside Manchester Crown Court

Kirsty Brimelow QC said 'the government are to blame' for the issues within the courts

Manchester Evening News · Jun 27, 2022