Michael Todd QC on UK legal services – Ministry of Justice

Posted January 5th, 2012 in legal services, press releases by tracey

“Michael Todd QC, the Chairman of the Bar Council, explains why we have a legal services sector to be proud of and why he believes we can all invest in its future.”

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Ministry of Justice, 4th January 2012

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Barristers’ regulator seeks to add an aptitude test to entry requirement for bar training course – Bar Standards Board

Posted January 3rd, 2012 in barristers, legal education, press releases by tracey

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB), the regulator of barristers in England and Wales, is consulting on the introduction of an Aptitude Test for all prospective students wishing to enter the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC).”

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Bar Standards Board, 21st December 2011

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Weapons smugglers jailed – Home Office

Posted December 20th, 2011 in firearms, press releases, sentencing, weapons by tracey

“Two men who attempted to smuggle weapons into the UK have been jailed for five years today.”

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Home Office, 19th December 2011

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Crown Prosecution Service fees (further update) – The Bar Council

Posted December 19th, 2011 in benefits, Crown Prosecution Service, fees, press releases by tracey

“Crown Prosecution Service fees (further update).”

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The Bar Council, 16th December 2011

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

New police professional body – Home Office

Posted December 16th, 2011 in police, press releases by tracey

“A new police professional body that supports police officers at all ranks and civilian policing professionals will be set up next year.”

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Home Office, 15th December 2011

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Lord Chief Justice Issues Warning over Jurors – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted December 9th, 2011 in appeals, criminal justice, juries, press releases by tracey

“The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, has issued a warning of the need to preserve the integrity of jury trial and the jury system. The warning came in the Court of Appeal Criminal Division’s Annual Review of the Legal Year 2010/11published today (Friday 9 December).”

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Judiciary of England and Wales, 9th December 2011

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Strategy to drive out transgender prejudice – Home Office

“Tougher sentences for hate crimes, support for transgender pupils in schools, and tailored recruitment advice for businesses are just some of the actions in the first transgender equality plan launched by the government today.”

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Home Office, 8th December 2011

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

CPS statement on R v Mouncher and Others – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted December 2nd, 2011 in conspiracy, perverting the course of justice, police, press releases by tracey

“The CPS has today decided to discontinue proceedings in the trial of eight former police officers accused of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 1st December 2011

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Bar Standards Board seeks to make it easier for members of the public to instruct barristers directly – Bar Standards Board

Posted December 2nd, 2011 in barristers, press releases, professional conduct by tracey

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB), the regulatory body for barristers in England and Wales, is consulting on amendments to its Code of Conduct for barristers following a review of its public access rules.”

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Bar Standards Board, 1st December 2011

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Bar Council Welcomes Postponement of Competition Reforms but Urges Swift Settlement of Outstanding Advocates’ Fees – The Bar Council

Posted December 2nd, 2011 in barristers, competition, fees, press releases by tracey

“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has welcomed much of today’s Written Ministerial Statement published by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), which has announced substantial postponement of the implementation of planned price-based competition for the Criminal Defence Service.”

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The Bar Council, 1st December 2011

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Bar Council Calls on House of Lords to Listen to Warnings on Legal Aid Cuts – The Bar Council

Posted November 21st, 2011 in barristers, budgets, legal aid, press releases by tracey

“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has written to Peers to voice its concerns around the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill (‘the Bill’), which is scheduled to receive its Second Reading in the House of Lords later today.”

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The Bar Council, 21st November 2011

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

2012/13 Budget Proposals: Consultation with the Profession – The Bar Council

Posted November 18th, 2011 in barristers, budgets, fees, press releases by tracey

“The Treasurer is inviting the practising Bar to review the Bar Council’s income & expenditure proposals for 2012/13 and the associated ramifications for the Practising Certificate Fee (PCF). Individuals, chambers, employers, SBAs, Circuits and Bar Council committees are all urged to take this opportunity to comment on the proposals.”

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The Bar Council, 17th November 2011

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

CPS statement on the case of Anne the Elephant – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted November 11th, 2011 in animal cruelty, press releases, prosecutions by tracey

“CPS takes on the prosecution of Bobby and Moira Roberts over mistreatment of circus elephant.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 10th November 2011

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Bar Responds to Family Justice Review – The Bar Council

Posted November 4th, 2011 in barristers, family courts, legal aid, press releases by tracey

“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, and the Family Law Bar Association (FLBA), which represents family barristers, have welcomed the key proposals of the Family Justice Review, contained in the final report published today. They have, however, voiced concerns about its ambitious vision of the future of family justice in the face of drastic proposed cuts to family legal aid.”

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The Bar Council, 3rd November 2011

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Freedom of information scope increased – Ministry of Justice

“The public can now request information from three new bodies under the Freedom of Information Act.”

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Ministry of Justice, 1st November 2011

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Home Secretary Theresa May has published a cross-government strategy today to end gang and youth violence – Home Office

Posted November 2nd, 2011 in gangs, press releases, violent offenders, young offenders by tracey

“Home Secretary Theresa May has published a cross-government strategy today to end gang and youth violence.”

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Home Office, 1st November 2011

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Bar Chairman Promotes Value of an Independent Judiciary – The Bar Council

Posted November 2nd, 2011 in judiciary, legal services, press releases, professional conduct by tracey

“The Chairman of the Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has told Bar leaders from around the world that an independent judiciary is the most important element in attracting clients to any jurisdiction.”

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The Bar Council, 2nd November 2011

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Clarke: Tough intelligent sentences – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 28th, 2011 in press releases, sentencing by tracey

“Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has today announced a new sentencing regime.”

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Ministry of Justice, 26th October 2011

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

First football club signs sports charter – Home Office

Posted October 28th, 2011 in homosexuality, press releases, sexual orientation discrimination, sport by tracey

“Last night, Wycombe Wanderers became the first football club to sign the Charter against homophobia and transphobia in sport.”

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Home Office, 26th October 2011

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Consultation on ‘Clare’s Law’ launched – Home Office

Posted October 28th, 2011 in consultations, domestic violence, press releases by tracey

“The public are to be asked their views on whether to introduce a scheme for disclosing information about an individual’s history of domestic violence to a new partner, the Home Secretary Theresa May announced today.”

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Home Office, 25th October 2011

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk