Pleural plaques: Jack Straw statement – Ministry of Justice

“Justice Secretary Jack Straw has made a statement on the government’s decision on the question of compensation for pleural plaques.”

Full story

Ministry of Justice, 25th February 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Adult Social Care: Consultation Phase – Law Commission

Posted February 24th, 2010 in consultations, Law Commission, social services by sally

“On 24 February 2010 we published a consultation paper on adult social care, which contains our detailed proposals for law reform.”

Full consultation paper

Law Commission, 24th February 2010

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Social care law needs simplifying, says Law Commission – BBC News

Posted February 24th, 2010 in consultations, Law Commission, news, social services by sally

“The law and duties covering social care provided by councils in England and Wales need simplifying, experts say. The Law Commission, which advises the government on law reform, said the current system, incorporating 39 different acts, was confusing.”

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BBC News, 24th February 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Heathrow third runway plans face legal challenge – BBC News

Posted February 23rd, 2010 in airports, consultations, judicial review, news by sally

“Environmental groups, local councils and residents opposed to a third runway at Heathrow are beginning a legal challenge to the government’s plans.”

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BBC News, 23rd February 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Public say in youth crime punishment – Ministry of Justice

Posted February 19th, 2010 in consultations, Ministry of Justice, news, young offenders by sally

“Communities in the North East affected by crime will get a say in how young offenders are punished, Justice Secretary Jack Straw announced today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 18th February 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Next Step in the Bar Council’s Judicial Review on Legal Aid – The Bar Council

Posted February 18th, 2010 in consultations, legal aid, news, pre-action conduct by sally

“The Bar Council’s pre-action protocol letters for judicial review of two consultations which are being conducted by the Ministry of Justice and the Legal Services Commission, have been delivered today (17 February).”

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The Bar Council, 17th February 2010

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Joint Bar Council / CBA Response to the LSC VHCC Paper – The Bar Council

Posted February 8th, 2010 in barristers, consultations, fees, press releases by sally

“Joint response by the Bar Council and the Criminal Bar Association to the Legal Services Commission VHCC paper.”

Full response

The Bar Council, 7th February 2010

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Greater court protection for homeowners: consultation – Ministry of Justice

“A consultation on whether homeowners who have failed to repay consumer credit debts should have accrued a minimum level of debt before a court can order the sale of their home has been released today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 5th February 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

2010 to see historic changes to the coroners’ system – Ministry of Justice

Posted February 2nd, 2010 in consultations, coroners, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The government has today (1 February) set out the next steps to reforming the coroners’ system, including plans to appoint the first ever Chief Coroner.”

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Ministry of Justice, 1st February 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Consultations open on Equality Bill codes of practice – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 29th, 2010 in bills, consultations, equality, news by sally

“The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has begun its consultation process on proposed codes of practice relating to new planned equality legislation.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 29th January 2010

Source: www.out-law.com

Tough new powers to tackle alcohol crime announced – Home Office

Posted January 20th, 2010 in alcohol abuse, consultations, crime, drunk and disorderly, press releases by sally

“A ban on irresponsible drink promotions and a compulsory requirement to check under-18s for ID are among the final conditions of a proposed mandatory code for alcohol retailers announced by the Home Secretary, Alan Johnson.”

Full press release

Home Office, 19th January 2010

Source: www.homeoffice,gov.uk

Government to consult on punishments for breaking online air fare rules – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 13th, 2010 in airlines, consultations, consumer protection, news, penalties by sally

“The Government will consult within weeks on new penalties for airlines that employ hidden charges to mislead consumers. The action will close a loophole by which airlines can avoid penalties for breaking the law.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 11th January 2010

Source: www.out-law.com

Lotteries: Repeals Consultation – Law Commission

Posted January 12th, 2010 in consultations, gambling, Law Commission, legislation, repeals by sally

“In our consultation paper we propose the repeal of some seven obsolete statutory provisions which relate to the holding of different forms of lottery.”

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Law Commission, 12th January 2010

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Legal aid: reforming advocates graduated fees – Ministry of Justice

Posted December 21st, 2009 in consultations, fees, legal aid by sally

“This consultation paper sets out proposals to bring the rates paid to advocates for defence work more in line with the rates paid by the Crown Prosecution Service. We are aiming to save £50m from advocates fees in order to contribute towards overall efficiency savings.”

Full consultation paper

Ministry of Justice, 16th December 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Office of the Public Guardian: Amendments to secondary legislation – Ministry of Justice

Posted December 21st, 2009 in consultations, guardianship, Office of the Public Guardian by sally

“This consultation paper represents the next step in the review process of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and addresses areas of legislation and policy that in practice have not worked as well as intended.”

Full consultation paper

Ministry of Justice, 17th December 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Review of fees for the Lands Tribunal – Ministry of Justice

Posted December 2nd, 2009 in consultations, fees, tribunals by sally

“A consultation on increases to fees for the Lands Tribunal (the Lands Chamber of the Upper Tribunal).”

Full consultation

Ministry of Justice, 1st December 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Claims management regulation fees determination – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 4th, 2009 in claims management, compensation, consultations by sally

“A consultation aimed at people authorised to provide regulated claims management services in England and Wales under the Compensation Act 2006.”

Full consultation

Ministry of Justice, 3rd November 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Knowing or reckless misuse of personal data – introducing custodial sentences – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 15th, 2009 in consultations, data protection by sally

“A consultation on exercising the power to provide for custodial sanctions for those found guilty of knowingly or recklessly obtaining, disclosing, selling or procuring the disclosure of personal data without the consent of the data controller.”

Full consultation

Ministry of Justice, 15th October 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Proposals to close 30 magistrates’ courts ‘threaten justice’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 14th, 2009 in consultations, courts, news by sally

“The principle of local justice is being threatened under plans to close up to 30 courts to save money, magistrates have warned.”

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Daily Telegraph, 13th October 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Review into delivery of legal aid – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 13th, 2009 in consultations, legal aid, news by sally

“The Ministry of Justice has announced a review into the delivery of legal aid.”

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Ministry of Justice, 13th October 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk