Fee-paid Judicial Pension Scheme – Ministry of Justice
‘This consultation seeks views on the proposed design of the Fee-paid Judicial Pension Scheme (FPJPS).’
Ministry of Justice, 19th September 2014
Source: https://consult.justice.gov.uk
Category: fees
High Court slaps down legal aid reform – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The lord chancellor acted ‘unlawfully’ in the way he consulted on controversial plans to shake up criminal legal aid, the High Court ruled today [19 September].’
Law Society’s Gazette, 19th September 2014
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
University of Law revolutionises bar course, sets minimum 2:1 entry grade – The Lawyer
‘The University of Law has unveiled plans to dramatically change its bar professional training course (BPTC) in a move to set it apart from its competitors.’
The Lawyer, 1st September 2014
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Guidance for the instruction of experts in civil claims 2014 – Civil Justice Council
‘Civil Justice Council issues new guidance on instructing experts in civil claims.’
Civil Justice Council, 13th August 2014
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Judicial Speeches, Gaza Boycotts and Social Media Crimes – the Human Rights Roundup – UK Human Rights Blog
‘This week, former leaders of the Khmer Rouge face life imprisonment for crimes against humanity committed in Cambodia. In other news, the on-going conflict in Gaza sparks controversy at home, while the Lords inquiry into social media offences reaches an unexpected conclusion.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 18th August 2014
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Whiplash assessment report fees cut to tackle fake claims – BBC News
‘Medical assessment fees for people who claim they have suffered whiplash are to be cut in England and Wales.’
BBC News, 3rd August 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Employment tribunal cases drop significantly, but claims that go forward tend to be more expensive, says expert – OUT-LAW.com
‘The number of claims referred to employment tribunals may have dropped by as much as 79% in the year since fees were introduced, according to figures produced for the Trade Unions Congress (TUC).’
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OUT-LAW.com, 31st July 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
Savile estate cash ‘to go to lawyers, not victims’ – BBC News
‘A charity set up by Jimmy Savile has warned a compensation scheme for the sex abuser’s victims could result in millions being paid in lawyers’ fees.’
BBC News, 31st July 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Discrimination at work goes unpunished as women can’t afford to sue – The Independent
‘Women are being priced out of justice in the workplace, according to figures which show the number of sex discrimination claims brought by women against employers have fallen 80 per cent since court charges were introduced.’
The Independent, 29th July 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Supreme Court: recoverability “may have breached article 6″ and could spark compensation claims – Litigation Futures
‘The pre-Jackson regime of recoverable success fees and after-the-event (ATE) insurance may breach the European Convention on Human Rights, with “very serious consequences for the government”, the Supreme Court suggested yesterday.’
Litigation Futures, 24th July 2014
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Solicitors will close if fee cuts not delayed, warns Law Society chief – The Guardian
‘Hundreds of solicitors’ firms will close if the Ministry of Justice does not postpone fee cuts and delay changes to criminal legal aid contracts, the new president of the Law Society has warned.’
The Guardian, 21st July 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lindsay Sandiford case: Bali death row drugs trafficker review call – BBC News
‘The UK Supreme Court has called on the British government to review the case of a grandmother facing execution in Indonesia on drug charges.’
BBC News, 16th July 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
