News – Page 210
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NewsGrieve ruling on Prince Charles letters ‘unlawful’
Attorney general to appeal release of Prince Charles letters.
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NewsG4S and Serco reveal profit hit over electronic tagging
G4S reports £170m pre-tax loss after being stripped of contract.
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NewsGovernment plans ADR scheme for consumer rights
An alternative dispute resolution scheme is intended to give consumers greater redress without going to court.
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NewsLawyers warned over capital allowances changes
From 1 April capital allowances must be identified at the point of sale or purchase of commercial properties.
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NewsConveyancing case is a ‘clarion call’ for lawyers
The Court of Appeal ruled that a conveyancer’s failure to follow best practice contributed to a mortgage fraud.
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NewsSpain eases law after China pressure
Cases such as the indictment of former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet by a Spanish magistrate would no longer be made.
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NewsMoJ rubber-stamps new licensing powers
Ministry approves LSB recommendations to broaden licensing powers, to include the ICAEW and CILEx.
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NewsOfficial report backs devolved justice powers for Wales
Silk Commission wants a range of measures to give Wales greater independence, but stops short of separate legal jurisdiction.
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News‘Seismic’ changes for employment lawyers
Employees will usually be able to bring an employment tribunal claim only if they have referred the issue to Acas.
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NewsEU-wide contract law receives strong approval
Plenary session backed the Common European Sales Law by 416 votes to 159.
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Land Registry row goes on
Business minister Michael Fallon defended a consultation that could lead to the privatisation of most of Land Registry.
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Non-recent cases review
Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders is consulting on a revised approach to bringing non-recent cases to court where a nominal penalty is likely. Saunders has instructed CPS lawyers not to dismiss complaints of crimes allegedly committed decades ago just because of the passage of time in reporting.
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NewsCanada opens door to ABS reform
Consultation with profession on options for including non-lawyers.
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NewsPre-nups should be legally binding, says Law Commission
Draft bill would give qualifying agreements legal force, so long as safeguards are met.
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NewsCrisis in ‘shrinking and ageing’ magistracy
Lay magistrates are ‘considerably older, whiter and more middle class’ than the general population and less diverse than they were in 2000.
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NewsBill seeks to extend protection for domestic violence
Coercive control and emotional blackmail could become criminal offences.
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NewsGrayling defends JR intervention reforms
Justice secretary wants to prevent cases brought for ‘public relations’ reasons.
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NewsGovernment opts in to expanded EU small claims track
Limit will rise to €10,000 under European Commission proposals.
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NewsDPP to ‘ramp up’ criminal asset recovery overseas
Spain and UAE first countries to receive asset recovery advisers.