Lawyers warn that court closures could threaten access to justice – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 1st, 2010 in consultations, courts, law firms, magistrates, news by sally

“Lawyers have warned that government proposals to close nearly a third of the courts in England and Wales could threaten access to justice and increase pressure on legal aid practitioners.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 1st July 2010

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Family justice – your views on its future – Ministry of Justice

“Views on how the family justice system can do its best to protect children and help families to work through their disagreements are being sought by a panel of experts.”

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Ministry of Justice, 30th June 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Consultations on local courts published – Ministry of Justice

Posted June 23rd, 2010 in consultations, courts, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Ministers announced today proposals to modernise and improve the use of courts in England and Wales.”

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Ministry of Justice, 23rd June 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

11th Programme of Law Reform – Consultation – Law Commission

Posted June 2nd, 2010 in consultations, Law Commission, news by sally

“We regularly consult on projects to be included in our programmes of law reform. We are now looking for suggestions for our Eleventh Programme.”

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Law Commission, 1st June 2010

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Digital Economy Act: Ofcom consults on blacklisting infringers – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 2nd, 2010 in consultations, copyright, internet, legislation, news, telecommunications by sally

“Small ISPs, mobile operators and Wi-Fi providers like hotels and coffee shops will be exempt from a notification and blacklisting process under the Digital Economy Act, at least initially, according to a draft Code published by Ofcom.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 1st June 2010

Source: www.out-law.com

Responses to Ministry of Justice consultation – Civil Law Reform Bill – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted May 13th, 2010 in consultations by sally

“Responses to Ministry of Justice consultation – Civil Law Reform Bill.”

Responses

Judiciary of England and Wales, 12th May 2010

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Bar Council begins consultation on modernising terms of instructions from solicitors – The Bar Council

Posted April 29th, 2010 in barristers, consultations, news, solicitors by sally

“The Bar Council, the Approved Regulator for barristers in England and Wales, has begun a three-month consultation on new terms of engagement of barristers for solicitors. The move comes as the profession looks to update the current basis on which barristers take instructions from solicitors, which is viewed as outdated and unsatisfactory. The new terms, drawn up by the Bar Council’s Implementation Committee, are intended to be transparent and enforceable, and to provide more protection to barristers (particularly young barristers) in countering unacceptable delays in payments. The consultation is being carried out with members of the Bar and a number of interested bodies, including the Approved Regulators of lawyers practising in England and Wales.”

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The Bar Council, 29th April 2010

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

BSB launches survey on the future of the profession – Bar Standards Board

Posted April 20th, 2010 in barristers, consultations, legal profession, legal services, news by sally

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) today (16 April) launched a survey of the profession on opinions and expectations in relation to the new business structures permitted under the Legal Services Act 2007. The BSB has teamed up with leading market research group YouGov to create and administer the survey, which all barristers, clerks and practice managers will be invited to complete.”

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Bar Standards Board, 16th April 2010

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Law Commissions consult on creating new consumer right – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 13th, 2010 in consultations, consumer protection, Law Commission, news by sally

“The Law Commission and Scottish Law Commission are reviewing whether or not consumers should be able to take direct action against retailers who treat them unfairly. It has asked consumers and businesses if the action would be too severe.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th April 2010

Source: www.out-law.com

Simplifying the Criminal Law – Law Commission

“We have published a consultation paper proposing changes to the law relating to the offences of public nuisance and outraging public decency.”

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Law Commission, 31st March 2010

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Next Step in the Bar Council’s Judicial Review on Legal Aid – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 29th, 2010 in barristers, consultations, fees, legal aid, news by sally

“The Ministry of Justice has extended the deadline for responses to be submitted to their consultation ‘Legal aid: reforming advocates graduated fees’ until midday on 1 April. Those who have already responded can submit revised responses, and those who have not yet responded can do so.”

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Ministry of Justice, 29th March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Heathrow protesters win challenge – BBC News

Posted March 26th, 2010 in airports, consultations, judicial review, news by sally

“Campaigners have won a High Court battle for further consultation into plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport.”

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BBC News, 26th March 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Courts service changes in England – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 18th, 2010 in consultations, courts, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Justice Secretary Jack Straw has made a statement on the closure of 20 under-used courts following full public consultations.”

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Ministry of Justice, 18th March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

‘Dog tax’ proposal ditched a week after it was mooted – The Independent

Posted March 18th, 2010 in consultations, dogs, insurance, news by sally

“The Government has ditched proposals for a ‘dog tax’ that would force owners to insure against their pets attacking people barely a week after the idea was first floated.”

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The Independent, 17th March 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Consultation launched on upper age limit for jury service – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 17th, 2010 in consultations, elderly, juries, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“The government today launched a consultation on raising the upper age limit for jury service in England and Wales.”

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Ministry of Justice, 16th March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Comment on historic reforms to the coroners’ system – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 12th, 2010 in consultations, coroners, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“Individuals and organisations are being asked to comment on how a reformed national coroners’ system will work in practice, in a consultation document issued today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 11th March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Bar Council launches consultation on the Practising Certificate Fee – The Bar Council

Posted March 12th, 2010 in barristers, consultations by sally

“The purpose of the consultation paper, which has been prepared on behalf of the Finance Committee by a sub group under the stewardship of the Treasurer, Andrew Mitchell QC, is to seek the views of the profession on the way that funds required from regulated persons through the PCF are raised.”

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The Bar Council, 12th March 2010

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

GMC begins consultation on MOT for doctors – The Guardian

Posted March 2nd, 2010 in consultations, doctors, news by sally

“A proposed five-year MOT for doctors could enable regulators to spot poor performers in good time and prevent disasters such as the death of David Gray following an overdose of diamorphine by locum GP Dr Daniel Ubani.”

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The Guardian, 1st March 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BSB seeks views on authorisation to practise arrangements – Bar Standards Board

Posted March 1st, 2010 in barristers, consultations, legal services, news by sally

“The BSB has issued a consultation paper seeking views on proposals for revisions to barristers’ practising arrangements. The Legal Services Act 2007 requires individuals wishing to provide reserved legal activities (such as exercising a right of audience and the conduct of litigation) to be authorised to do so by the relevant approved regulator.”

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Bar Standards Board, 1st March 2010

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

UK Web Archive launches with plea for law change – The Guardian

Posted February 26th, 2010 in archives, consultations, internet, news by sally

“A digital black hole will open in Britain’s national memory without a change in the law to ensure the capture and recording of UK websites, the head of the British Library has warned.”

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The Guardian, 25th February 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk