News
Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.
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- December 1, 2016
- Expidited Immigration and Asylum Appeals - MOJ Consultation
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The Law Society has responded to this Ministry of Justice consultation...
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- December 1, 2016
- Personal Injury Reforms: Small Claims Consultation
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Following the MoJ's proposals on increasing the smalls claims cap and on whiplash...
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- November 17, 2016
- Case Studies
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Real-life stories make complex issues resonate with audiences. Hearing about cases from those affected explains the role of the law and of solicitors
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- November 9, 2016
- Crime Contracts
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The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) has agreed to revise the "embarrassment clause" as currently set out in the proposed standard criminal legal aid contracts
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- November 8, 2016
- Social Mobility Ambassadors
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The Law Society has selected 10 new solicitor ambassadors to share their experience of entering the profession
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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
- CMA Request for Information on Reserved Activities
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In October 2015, the Financial Conduct Authority published a Call for Inputs on competition in the mortgage sector.
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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 25, 2016
- Planning and Environmental Legislation Update
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The Law Society has published a roundup of notable recent policy
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- October 24, 2016
- Competition and Markets Authority
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The Competition and Markets Authority has requested information on the role and scope of the reserved legal activities set out in the Legal Services Act 2007