News
Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.
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						 - November 10, 2017
 - DCLG Publish Call For Evidence
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Consultation seeks views on whether a new regulatory model is needed for agents in the leasehold sector.
 
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						 - November 9, 2017
 - HMCTS Reform Roadshow
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First HM Courts & Tribunal Service Roadshow to be held in Newcastle on 27 November
 
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						 - November 6, 2017
 - Offensive And Dangerous Weapons Consultation
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The Home Office has released a consultation on new offensive and dangerous weapons legislation
 
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						 - November 6, 2017
 - DCLG Publish Call For Evidence
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Government seeks views on whether there needs to be an overhaul of regulation in the property agent market
 
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						 - November 3, 2017
 - Standard Of Proof Applied By The SDT
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As part of a wider consultation later this year, the SDT is expected to review the standard of proof it applies
 
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						 - November 3, 2017
 - Sentencing Code Consultation
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The Law Commission is consulting on the introduction of a single sentencing statute
 
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						 - November 2, 2017
 - SRA - Looking To The Future
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The SRA are consulting on further changes to their Handbook, and on publishing more regulatory data
 
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						 - November 2, 2017
 - Closing Down Your Practice: Regulatory Requirements
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This practice note outlines the regulatory requirements to consider when closing down your practice
 
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						 - November 1, 2017
 - Response To Consultation On Child Cruelty Sentencing Guidelines
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The Law Society has responded to the Sentencing Council’s consultation
 
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						 - November 1, 2017
 - Tackling Unfair Practices In The Leasehold Market
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The Law Society has responded to the Department of Communities and Local Government consultation