Law Society Gazette, 14 March 2016

Gove’s City levy has receded for now

The government’s plan to impose a levy on top firms to help fund other parts of the justice system has been put on the back burner, the Gazette has been told.  

9 March 2006

Saddam trial ‘spinning out of control’

Saddam Hussein’s trial is ‘spinning out of control’ and risks weakening support for domestic war crimes tribunals, the International Bar Association has warned.  

13 March 1996

Society acts on ‘passing off’

The Law Society has taken legal action against the Society of Lawyers, an organisation which offers legal services but not necessarily by solicitors or barristers.  

12 March 1986

Administration of Justice Act 1985

The part of s2 brought into force by the commencement order enables the Law Society, for the purpose of investigating complaints of professional misconduct, to require solicitors to produce files in connection with the matter in question.

10 March 1976

Fashion show in aid of the Solicitors’ Benevolent Association

Susan Small and Austin Reed have kindly agreed to present a fashion show (free of charge) to lawyers and their wives on 6 April at the Law Society’s Hall. Wine and refreshments will be available.

March 1966

Abolition of the dock

The suggestion that the dock should be replaced by a seat for the accused, immediately behind the advocate, is imaginative and practical and comprises reforms of particular benefit to solicitors. 

March 1946

Notes of the month

The first woman to preside at a county court is believed to be Miss Edith Hesling, who deputised for Judge F.R. Batt at the Macclesfield County Court on 12 March. 

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