Crime

  • Judges to pass sentence on barristers

    FRANCES GIBB, LEGAL EDITOR The Times, 29 NOVEMBER 2006 Consumer guide to lawyers' ability Grading system up to level of QC Judges are to be invited to assess the performance of barristers as part of...

  • VAT fraud to cost Treasury £5bn

    Angela Balakrishnan Saturday December 2, 2006 The Guardian The government's coffers will be drained of at least £5bn this year due to VAT "carousel" fraud despite official data showing sharp falls...