News – Page 199
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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.
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NewsMPs vote to fast-track surveillance bill
Warnings from legal experts that Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill could breach European legislation are ignored.
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NewsICAEW edges closer to approved regulator status
Chartered accountancy body already has LSB backing to regulate ABSs.
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News‘Trainee-level’ pay for interns in Scotland
Interns could be paid the minimum wage in Scotland, while changes to traineeships in England and Wales will remove the mandatory minimum salary.
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Plans revealed to slash coroner areas by at least 25%
Chief coroner Judge Peter Thornton QC says structural changes are needed to merge smaller areas.
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NewsResidence test ‘unlawful’, rules High Court
The Ministry of Justice says it will appeal the ruling against plans to introduce a 12-month residence test for civil legal aid eligibility.
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NewsPublicly funded bar facing post-LASPO exodus
Many family and civil legal aid barristers are ‘actively considering’ their futures, according to a Bar Council survey.