‘HM Courts Service is behind where it expected to be at this stage of its ambitious reform programme, the National Audit Office has warned.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th May 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘HMCTS response from CEO Susan Acland-Hood to National Audit Office report on court reform programme.’
Ministry of Justice, 9th May 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘Spending watchdogs have warned courts chiefs of a real danger that they will fail to complete their digital courts revolution in time and on budget. In a comprehensive progress report published today, the National Audit Office says HM Courts & Tribunals Services faces a “daunting challenge” in meeting target for technological and cultural change.’
Law Society's Gazette, 9th May 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Matthew Richardson, barrister, Coram Chambers explains why a case, described by the judge as “the most unsatisfactory” he has heard and in which ‘had one or both of these parents been represented … probably the outcome would have been very different’, serves as an alarming lesson in just how far our justice system has fallen.’
Family Law Week, 4th May 2018
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘Master Rowley has become the latest judge to rule that a reduction in hourly rates for incurred costs is not a good reason to do the same to budgeted costs.’
Litigation Futures, 1st May 2018
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘NHS England faces a legal challenge to its plans to overhaul how the health service operates, which critics say are unlawful and could lead to patients being denied treatment.’
The Guardian, 23rd April 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Northamptonshire county council is facing a series of legal challenges over plans to close 21 libraries, after a young resident applied for a judicial review of a decision campaigners say will have a “devastating impact” on families.’
The Guardian, 12th April 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Costs budgeting is plainly important, as I will amplify later, but it is rarely thought to be interesting. However, there is now a fair body of law and practice, and there is some craft in producing, developing and attacking budgets.’
4 New Square, 4th April 2018
Source: www.4newsquare.com
‘Spiralling rents, welfare reforms and council funding cuts will undermine the impact of the most significant new homelessness legislation for 40 years, charities have said.’
The Guardian, 3rd April 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Responding to news this week that the Government’s review of LASPO will be delayed until the end of the year, Chair of the Bar Andrew Walker QC said it is frustrating that the review is moving at such a “glacial pace”.’
The Bar Council, 8th march 2018
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
‘Parties in defamation cases seeking hearings of preliminary issues can expect more active case management by courts, including requirements to set out their anticipated legal costs, a media law expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 28th February 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
‘The surprise announcement of plans for yet more court closures has prompted concerns from the Bar over how much harder it may become for vulnerable people to access their local court, and whether the drive to cut costs will impact the quality of our system of justice.’
The Bar council, 19th January 2018
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
‘In December 2017 there was a considerable outcry following the case of Liam Allan, a middle class white man studying criminology who had been charged with rape. Crucial material was not disclosed or properly reviewed by the police which totally undermined the case against the defendant and the case was dropped. The Director of Public Prosecutions apologised, an enquiry into disclosure is to follow, the police were slammed, and the issue was raised with the Prime Minister in the House of Commons. Even the Daily Mail got in on the act and other cases have also been dropped since.’
Legal Voice, 10th January 2018
Source: www.legalvoice.org.uk
‘The Metropolitan Police has asked the Home Office to pay £38m for its Grenfell Tower fire investigation.’
BBC News, 4th January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The government should curb Lord Justice Jackson’s recommendation to expand the use of fixed recoverable costs, limiting them only to the fast-track, according to a survey of costs lawyers.’
Litigation Futures, 12th December 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘Stephen Hawking has reignited his public dispute with Jeremy Hunt by joining a legal action aimed at scuppering an NHS shake-up that he fears will lead to greater privatisation and rationing of resources.’
The Guardian, 8th December 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The children’s services departments of more than 30 councils in England are in special measures, an Observer analysis has revealed.’
The Guardian, 10th December 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
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