Administrative Justice and Tribunals Service comes out of the shadows – The Times

Posted February 25th, 2010 in news, ombudsmen, tribunals by sally

“It is unseen, ignored and unloved. The cinderella branch of the justice system deals with more cases than any other — yet it operates largely in the shadows. This is the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Service, handling everything from parking appeals to school admissions, employment disputes to immigration and asylum cases.”

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The Times, 25th February 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

New ombudsman scheme for legal complaints – Ministry of Justice

Posted December 10th, 2009 in complaints, legal services, ombudsmen, press releases by sally

“The Office for Legal Complaints has announced further moves to set up a new ombudsman scheme that will investigate and resolve complaints by consumers of legal services.”

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Ministry of Justice, 9th December 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Mother wins money back in NHS row – BBC News

Posted July 9th, 2009 in hospitals, maladministration, news, ombudsmen by sally

“A mother who spent £31,000 on life-saving treatment for her daughter while NHS bodies argued over funding is to get her money back.”

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BBC News, 8th July 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Office of the Legal Services Ombudsman annual report – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 8th, 2009 in ombudsmen, press releases by sally

“Zahida Manzoor CBE, the Legal Services Ombudsman, has commented on the first steps towards the implementation of the Legal Services Act in her annual report and accounts.”

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Ministry of Justice, 7th July 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk