Last 3 months headlines – Page 830
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NewsSFO to investigate corruption allegations at British American Tobacco
Principal fraud buster continues drive to prove its worth following merger threat.
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NewsHigh Court rejects bid to prosecute Tony Blair
Court says application for judicial review has ‘no prospect of success’.
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NewsJackson on fixed costs: the profession reacts
Proposals could deny many claimants access to justice - though they could have been worse.
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NewsNeuberger urges government to support judges
Departing Supreme Court president says judiciary at risk if support not provided in ‘words and means’.
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NewsSolicitors relieved as Jackson rows back from one-size-fits-all costs
Civil costs proposals include new intermediate track for claims up to £100,000 - and new rules for judicial review cases.
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NewsSRA to seek feedback on three-year strategy
Regulator says aims include increasing availability of information for consumers and making SQE a success.
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NewsBuckland: pro bono no substitute for legal aid
Solicitor-general says newly established panel will help to promote lawyers' efforts.
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NewsMemory lane
The Law Society Gazette, 2 August 2007 Senior judges fear threat to independence The chairman of the constitutional affairs select committee has slammed the government following a damning report on the Ministry of Justice’s creation. ‘What is at stake is something that is fundamental to our constitution,’ Alan Beith MP ...
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NewsNews focus: Playing the consumer card
While the appeal tribunal ruled out the massive collective consumer action against Mastercard, lawyers argue that redress over anti-competitive behaviour is still possible.
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NewsWatch: Lord Neuberger and Lord Clarke valedictory remarks
Lord Neuberger, president of the Supreme Court, and Lord Clarke’s final sitting in the UK Supreme Court.
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NewsCall for rethink on judges expressing opinions
Speaking out could help build public trust in the judiciary, former appeal judge says.
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NewsGovernment confirms Northumbria courts shake-up
Solicitors fear proposals will sound the death knell for Newcastle Magistrates’ Court.
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NewsTribunal fee abolition is bad news for judicial deployment plan
More than 200 employment tribunal judges were assigned to the immigration and asylum chamber following the drop in workload.
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NewsLaw firm urges action on use of ‘pet solicitors’ in property purchases
Early response to leasehold reform consultation argues independence is compromised by links to developers.
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NewsJunior lawyers warn that SQE risks 'devaluing solicitors'
Consultation response also reveals concerns over costs and social mobility.
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News'Dear Sam': Judge writes to 14-year-old to explain custody ruling
Mr Justice Peter Jackson gave family judgment in a letter read out to teenager’s parents.
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NewsShadow justice secretary calls for independent review of court fees
Richard Burgon says government ’cannot be trusted’ to carry out review itself.
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News'Consigned to a footnote': GC wait over accountability continues
Financial Conduct Authority proposes to extend Senior Managers Regime to all financial services firms.