News – Page 165
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NewsCPS issues ‘revenge porn’ guidance
Prosecutors being given details of cases brought so far since legislation was introduced in April.
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NewsTide of legislation defeats deregulation drive
Research shows 2,015 new laws introduced last year – 35% of which originated in devolved administrations.
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NewsAction day 38: LAA opens client hotline
Legal Aid Agency creates new telephone service for unrepresented defendants ahead of meeting with practitioner groups.
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NewsWelsh law ‘a reality’, says leading judge
Eisteddfod hears concerns about access to justice in Wales.
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NewsCosts budgeting rules to be lifted for child claims
Civil procedure rules to be amended after recommendations from judges.
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NewsAction day 36: Legal Aid Agency gathering data
Agency reportedly contacting firms willing to cover Crown court cases with unrepresented defendants.
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NewsCriminal court charges ‘trapping’ penniless suspects
Howard League says it is unfair to impose charges on poorest people convicted of minor offences.
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NewsHearing loss CMC first to be hit by cold-calling penalty
Claims management regulator fines Derby-based firm £220,000 under new powers to crack down on nuisance calls.
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NewsTest scheme to cut commercial litigation to a year
Shorter trials pilot will operate from 1 October and can apply to all claims issued in Rolls Building courts.
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NewsAction day 35: SRA issues second warning
Regulator says revised protocol still compromises solicitors’ professional obligations.
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NewsCouncil denies acting for Liverpool mayor in personal dispute
Judge questioned correspondence from Liverpool City Council as part of employment appeal judgment.
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NewsAction day 34: MoJ dialogue 'still ongoing'
Practitioner groups meet Ministry of Justice officials for second time to discuss legal aid reforms.
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NewsHigh Court allows charity to challenge immigration disclosure rule
Prcedure rule allows tribunals to withold material or information from a party.
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NewsPost-LASPO pro bono immigration increase 'not sustainable'
Ministry of Justice says little evidence legal aid reforms have adversely affected cases.
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NewsFemale solicitors in Scotland 'working for free from today'
Latest research shows a 42% gender pay gap in the legal profession.
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NewsAction day 30: More talks with MoJ on Monday
Fee cuts and duty provider contracts will be up for discussion.
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News'Disappointing' number of BME judges - but future still bright, says LCJ
Lord chief justice says more needs to be done, following publication of 2015 judicial diversity statistics.
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News'Grossly excessive' costs budget slashed by £400k
Judge says case was ‘exceptional’ and required claims forms to be analysed with a ‘fine-tooth comb’ .
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NewsAction day 29: SRA warning prompts revised protocol
Solicitors thank the regulator for its ‘timely assistance in these difficult times’.
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NewsSeparate-business rule relaxation ‘will increase consumer choice’
Legal Services Board approves plans to allow law firms to manage businesses in other sectors.