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Abolish Statute of Limitations for Life Sentence Crimes

The Government wants to abolish the statute of limitations for all crimes that have life imprisonment in the penalty scale. They also want to extend the time for crimes such as rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

Abolish Statute of Limitations for Life Sentence Crimes

Lost Independence – Expelled from the Bar Association

A lawyer had such extensive contact with her convicted client, and his wife, that she breached the required independence and impartiality in her profession, according to the Supreme Court. She is now being expelled from the Bar Association.

Lost Independence – Expelled from the Bar Association

Series shakes Denmark's top layer and underworld

Lawyers who have been forced to leave their jobs, police reports, and investigations. The Danish documentary series "The Black Swan" has not only shaken Denmark - it has also had consequences for a number of people who appear and are heard in the hidden recordings.

Series shakes Denmark's top layer and underworld

Demands on lawyers increased

The Bar Association has decided to introduce new requirements for defence lawyers working on serious criminal cases. Among other things, the new rules are intended to prevent lawyers from taking on criminals' cases.

Demands on lawyers increased