News
Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.
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- November 7, 2016
- Detained Fast Track Appeals Consultation
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The Detained Fast Track process has been suspended since a judicial review challenge in July last year
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- October 26, 2016
- HMRC Consultations
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The Law Society has responded to the HMRC’s discussion document on strengthening tax avoidance sanctions and deterrents
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- October 26, 2016
- Anti Money Laundering
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The government has published its response to the consultation earlier in the year on legislative proposals for anti money-laundering and counter-terrorist finance
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- October 12, 2016
- Response to LJA Merger Consultation
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HM Courts and Tribunals Service have released a response to their consultation on the proposed merger of the Hartlepool and Teesside Local Justice Areas.
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- August 25, 2016
- SRA Handbook Consultation Webinar
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The Law Society's webinar, "SRA Handbook Review Consultation: Understand the impact of potential changes, and how to get involved in the consultation” is now available to be viewed on the Law Society’s on-demand service
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- May 31, 2016
- Law Society Governance Review
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The Law Society of England and Wales’ new strategy in 2015 committed to review the Society’s governance.