News – Page 198
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NewsLawyers take mesothelioma fight to High Court
A victims’ support group is challenging the government’s decision that sufferers use part of their compensation for insurance and costs.
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NewsLaw adequate to deal with social media, say peers
No new laws are needed to deal with crimes committed using social media, according to a report published today by a Lords committee.
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NewsCity lawyers lambast plans for direct tax debt recovery
City of London Law Society warns proposals to give direct access to bank accounts are ‘deeply flawed’.
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NewsReform of guideline hourly rates in shreds
Master of the rolls rejects key recommendations made by a Civil Justice Council committee
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NewsChildren to get a greater voice in family courts
Children aged 10 and over will be able to tell the judge their thoughts and feelings on family cases affecting them.
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NewsParalegals granted new training shortcut
The change will attract heavy scrutiny, with the Law Society urging the SRA to ‘consult properly’.
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News‘Don’t put legal aid into retirement’
The modern legal aid system was created by the Attlee government in the Legal Advice and Assistance Act 1949.
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Sex discrimination cases hit four-year high
They now make up 55% of discrimination claims, up from 38% two years ago.
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Firearms among Law Commission topics
Wills and the law in Wales also among nine topics picked for the next programme of work by the commission.
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Study: EU charter has limited impact
Review found ‘a divergence of views’ on where the balance of competence should lie on the protection of human rights.
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Scottish regulation proposals
Solicitors in Scotland could become subject to outcomes-focused regulation in a similar way to their colleagues in England and Wales, the Law Society of Scotland has proposed.
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NewsSupreme Court expresses ‘grave concern’ over £640,000 costs
The pre-Jackson costs regime may breach article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the Supreme Court says in a private nuisance case.
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NewsLegislation passed to ban PI inducements
The House of Lords has passed an amendment to the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill against PI inducements.
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‘Bullying’ senior MoJ lawyer loses injunction fight
Robert Hendy denied allegations of bullying and harassment of solicitor colleagues.
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NewsLords agree ‘fundamental dishonesty’ clause
Courts will make an exception only if the claimant would suffer ‘substantial injustice’.
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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.