News
Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.
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- December 9, 2016
- Controversial Bill Receives Royal Assent
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The controversial Investigatory Powers Bill - aka "Snoopers' Charter" - received Royal Assent last week
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- December 9, 2016
- Ministry of Justice Scraps 500% Rises
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The government is reversing 500% rises in fees for UK immigration and asylum tribunals following pressure
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- December 9, 2016
- Professional Development Centre
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The Law Society recently launched its new Professional Development Centre, replacing the old CPD Centre
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- December 9, 2016
- Article 50 in 50 Seconds
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As part of its public legal education role the Law Society has launched a short animation explaining the issue being considered by the Supreme Court
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- December 9, 2016
- Personal Injury Reform: Law Society Encourages Action
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The Law Society encourages members to take action to oppose the government's proposals
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- December 9, 2016
- Impact of Brexit on the Justice System
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The Justice Select Committee held a recent inquiry into the impact of Brexit on three areas of the justice system
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- December 6, 2016
- House of Lords Constitution Committee
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The Law Society's director of public affairs gave evidence recently to the House of Lords Constitution Committee
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- December 6, 2016
- Offshore Trusts
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You may be aware of a proposed EU Amending Directive to the Fourth AML Directive which could have a far-reaching impact
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- December 2, 2016
- Review of the Legal Services Board and the Office for Legal Complaints
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On 24 November the Law Society submitted their response...
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- December 2, 2016
- Transforming Our Justice System - Tribunal Panel Composition
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The Law Society submitted their second response to the consultation