News – Page 186
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NewsHeroism bill survives Lords vote
Government succeeds in pushing Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill through another parliamentary stage.
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News£339m payout ‘could see fewer couples divorce in UK’
High Court turns down wife's claim for 50% settlement.
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NewsCoA rules exceptional funding guidance unlawful
Master of rolls says guidance incompatible with ECHR.
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NewsTelephone gateway understanding 'disappointing' - MoJ
Ministry of Justice says legal aid system is working well but there remains a lack of awareness.
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NewsChallenge to domestic violence legal aid changes
Four out of 10 victims unable to apply for legal aid, new report by Law Society-backed campaign shows.
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NewsGrayling facing two JR bids on legal aid cuts
Law Society and practitioners groups to launch separate actions over criminal funding reforms.
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NewsNorthern Rock’s £261m defeat in High Court
Landmark defeat will force in-house counsel at banks to review documentation.
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NewsLords lean towards a lawyer lord chancellor
Legal qualification ‘not essential’ but benefits of a ‘legal or constitutional background’ should be given ‘due consideration’, constitution committee says.
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NewsMinister tells judges to keep out of legal aid disputes
Shailesh Vara tells committee of MPs that existing rules should be adhered to in funding issues.
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NewsGrayling admits misleading parliament
Peers inflict defeats on the government as parliamentary ping-pong continues.
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NewsLegal leaders join hands against client snooping
Professional privilege must be protected from state surveillance, Law Society and Bar Council demand.
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NewsPublic access barrister named as ‘a risk’ to clients
In unprecedented ruling, ombudsman publishes details of Birmingham barrister who has been subject to 25 complaints.
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NewsJudge quashes ‘generous interpretation’ of Mitchell
High Court overturns relief from sanction granted to a party that filed document 18 days late.
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NewsGovernment kicks asbestos review into long grass
Justice minister says review will happen but gives no details about when or how.
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NewsNew police courts ‘can speed up justice’
Criminal justice system ‘inefficient and slow’, says former prison governor.
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NewsJudge issues ultimatum on ‘absurd’ £1.3m dispute
'Flabbergasted' Mr Justice Holman persuades parties to settle after threatening to limit their submissions.
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NewsPI firms prepare challenge to whiplash changes
Government says cab-rank rule for medical experts ensures independence and competition.
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NewsOsborne hits tax break for incorporating firms
Autumn statement announcement reduces advantage of limited company conversion.
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NewsTransparency urged on ‘right to light’
Law Commission recommends clarifications in the law and simplified procedures.
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News‘Public access’ barrister disbarred for dishonest conduct
Michael William Wainwright had worked for client directly despite not completing public access training.