Catherine Atkinson MP, a former barrister who practised for 17 years, has become the new Chair of the Justice Select Committee, taking over from Andy Slaughter MP.
The government is reportedly considering a new proposal which would restrict the right to jury trial by giving judges the power to decide which cases go before a jury.
Legal journalist John Hyde says the legal profession must use this episode to reset its relationship with expert witnesses.
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The Youth Justice Legal Centre has organised a one day training session at the Bar Council on Saturday 19 September.