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Study: EU charter has limited impact
Review found ‘a divergence of views’ on where the balance of competence should lie on the protection of human rights.
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Scottish regulation proposals
Solicitors in Scotland could become subject to outcomes-focused regulation in a similar way to their colleagues in England and Wales, the Law Society of Scotland has proposed.
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NewsSupreme Court expresses ‘grave concern’ over £640,000 costs
The pre-Jackson costs regime may breach article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the Supreme Court says in a private nuisance case.
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NewsLegislation passed to ban PI inducements
The House of Lords has passed an amendment to the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill against PI inducements.
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‘Bullying’ senior MoJ lawyer loses injunction fight
Robert Hendy denied allegations of bullying and harassment of solicitor colleagues.
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NewsLords agree ‘fundamental dishonesty’ clause
Courts will make an exception only if the claimant would suffer ‘substantial injustice’.
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NewsReforms had ‘little impact’ on access to justice – LSB
The Legal Services Board publishes the findings of an investigation into the PI market during the period from 1999 to 2013.
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News‘Arrogant’ barrister has contempt finding set aside
The Court of Appeal referred Ian West to the Bar Standards Board, saying his behaviour jeopardises the efficiency of the criminal justice system.
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NewsLawyers alarmed by ‘fundamental dishonesty’ clause
Criminal Justice and Courts Bill will allow judges to dismiss claims if they have involved fraud or exaggeration.
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NewsMoJ confirms fee rises for part-time judges
Deputy or retired High Court judges’ daily fees will rise nearly 5%, from £801 to £839.
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NewsHeroism bill unnecessary, says former solicitor general
Labour condemns Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill as ‘pathetic and embarrassing’ in second reading.
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NewsNationwide warns firms tempted by lower cover
Building society indicates that it will continue to require the current £2m minimum PII cover, despite SRA plans.
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NewsMoJ facing claims for judicial fees
The ministry has established a judicial pay claims unit to deal with claims for underpayment and compensation.
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Reshuffle sparks talk of human rights reform
Dominic Grieve and Damian Green were viewed at Westminster as obstacles to a policy of repealing the Human Rights Act.
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Lindsay Sandiford loses funding bid
British grandmother is convicted of drugs trafficking in Bali.
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NewsClinical negligence cost inflation ‘astonishing’ - MDU
The Medical Defence Union this week said the total bill for hospital claims could cost each taxpayer at least £1,000 a year.
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NewsNumber of complaints about judges falls
The annual report of the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office stated that 2,108 complaints were made in 2013/14.
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NewsCriminal bar takes QASA challenge to appeal court
Dinah Rose QC argues that the scheme will have a ‘chilling effect’ on advocacy.