News – Page 191
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NewsLegal challenge to Woolf chairing abuse inquiry
Lord Mayor of London has come under renewed pressure over her links to Leon Brittan and alleged lack of relevant expertise.
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NewsGrayling ‘has no understanding of his role’ – Falconer
Former lord chancellor says PM failed in his duty by appointing Chris Grayling.
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NewsIBA 2014: right to be forgotten takes root in Japan
Tokyo court orders internet giant Google to remove search links to a Japanese man’s criminal record.
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NewsLandmark judgment on mesothelioma
Supreme Court rules that the occupier of the premises is responsible for all people on site.
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NewsMinister defends ‘silly’ heroism bill
Shailesh Vara says legislation is ‘not aimed at pleasing lawyers’.
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NewsJackson warns against ‘vested interests’ on DBAs
Architect of civil justice reforms calls for working group to examine ‘no win, low fee’ model.
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NewsGovernment ‘minded’ to back Saatchi’s bill
‘Strict sign-off process’ agreed before application of innovative medical procedures.
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NewsHong Kong law chief plays down crisis
Justice secretary Rimsky Yuen defends system amid political unrest.
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NewsWhite collar crime reform considered
Attorney general tells Gazette of concerns too many directors are avoiding punishment even when their companies have broken the law.
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News‘Strasbourg calls’ if rights act is scrapped
But top judge says speculation would be ‘dangerous’.
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NewsJudicial review plans prompt parliamentary alarm
Lords will debate Criminal Justice and Courts Bill next week.
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NewsMunby urges radical reform of family courts
The president of the Family Division says the child arrangement programme, which came into effect in April, requires a new approach to private law cases.
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NewsInsolvency litigation plea to PM
Business groups estimate that changes to be ushered in under LASPO by next April will cost HMRC £160m a year.
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NewsWills complaint scheme ‘bare minimum’, says ombudsman
Chief ombudsman Adam Sampson today suggests a voluntary scheme for unregulated providers.
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NewsSolicitors welcome plan to limit pre-charge bail
Home secretary proposes statutory time limits to prevent innocent people spending months or even years on bail.
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NewsNon-lawyer lord chancellor is a ‘benefit’ – Grayling
Justice secretary rejects as ‘misplaced’ the idea that a lawyer would have chosen to retain legal aid as it was before LASPO.
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NewsECHR ‘no guarantee’ of rights respect – attorney general
Jeremy Wright outlines UK’s limited options in renegotiating human rights position.
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NewsShow us your evidence, Society tells MoJ consultation
President says government should consult on a study casting doubt on its plans for criminal legal aid cuts.