Legal representation in care proceedings under review
Sir James Munby says resources are unlikely to increase to deal with expected rise in care cases.
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Law chief calls for ‘culture of responsibility’ on business crime
Attorney general outlines government vision for extending offence of ‘failure to prevent’.
Public misconduct offence in need of reform
Law Commission says common law fails to define ‘misconduct’ and ‘public office’.
‘Bureaucratic’ gateway barrier to discrimination help, solicitors warn
Islington Law Centre says applicants need legal advice just to make the initial call about their case.
‘Bureaucratic’ gateway blocks access to discrimination advice
Islington Law Centre says applicants need legal advice just to make the initial call about their case.
Victims should be given right to restorative justice, MPs assert
Justice select committee says provision should be included in Victims’ Law.
Claimant slapped with costs order after erroneous CFA letter
Firm admitted that it had wrongly advised the defendants claim was being funded by way of a conditional fee agreement.
Renewed call for problem-solving courts to be piloted
Centre for Justice Innovation publishes fresh evidence.
Third-party JR funders must be allowed anonymity – Law Society
Ministry of Justice says identification of funders giving more than £3,000 will ensure equality of arms.
Buy-to-let tax changes ‘legislation by stealth’
Law Society says amendments at committee stage ‘set disturbing precedent’.