Government says ‘no’ to will-writing regulation – Legal Futures

Posted May 15th, 2013 in consumer protection, drafting, legal services, news, regulations, wills by sally

“The government has today rejected the Legal Services Board’s (LSB) recommendation that will-writing become a reserved legal activity.”

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Legal Futures, 14th May 2013

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Undermine Legal Aid and you put our entire justice system at risk – The Independent

Posted May 15th, 2013 in criminal justice, legal aid, legal profession, news, tenders by sally

“Now top legal talent will find the prospect of working in criminal courts less attractive.”

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The Independent, 14th May 2013

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Divorcee keeps £100,000 pension overpayment in ‘David v Goliath’ victory – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 15th, 2013 in divorce, maladministration, news, ombudsmen, pensions by sally

“A woman who received almost £100,000 too much from a pension company will keep the money, an ombudsman has decided.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th May 2013

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100 witnesses to be called for inquest into death of Jimmy Mubenga, who struggled with guards as he was being deported – The Independent

“Inquiry expected to look at the restraint techniques authorised by G4S as well as the UK Border Agency.”

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The Independent, 14th May 2013

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Verdict on juries: placing blind trust in them helps no one – The Guardian

Posted May 15th, 2013 in internet, juries, jury directions, news, statistics by sally

“Almost a quarter of jurors in England and Wales currently misunderstand the restrictions on internet use during a trial, according to research just published.”

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The Guardian, 15th May 2013

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Housing benefit changes legal test to begin at High Court – BBC News

“A legal test is set to begin into the government’s decision to cut housing benefit for recipients living in properties that have a spare room.”

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BBC News, 15th May 2013

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Proposal to legalise outdoor weddings: Legislation ending need for licensed venue or religious ceremony is discussed by ministers – The Independent

Posted May 15th, 2013 in legislation, licensing, marriage, news, registrars by sally

“Outdoor weddings could become an option for thousands of couples, after the Government agreed to consider allowing groups, including humanists, to conduct legally-binding ceremonies in England and Wales.”

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The Independent, 14th May 2013

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Theresa May: murderers of police to receive whole-life jail sentences – The Guardian

Posted May 15th, 2013 in murder, news, police, sentencing by sally

“Murderers of police officers are to be given whole-life sentences and be left to die in prison, the home secretary, Theresa May, is to reveal at the Police Federation conference.”

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The Guardian, 15th May 2013

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