‘Following the introduction of costs budgeting as part of his wide-ranging package of civil justice reforms, Jackson LJ is now undertaking a review of the process.’
Full story (PDF)
Zenith Chambers, 20th April 2015
Source: www.zenithchambers.co.uk
‘Politicians in this election are failing to address the severe problems caused by deep cuts to the legal system, one former senior judge has warned, while another has called for a mass walkout by lawyers if the Conservatives are returned to power.’
The Guardian, 23rd April 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Following the introduction of costs budgeting as part of his wide-ranging package of civil justice reforms, Jackson LJ is now undertaking a review of the process.’
Zenith PI Blog, 20th April 2015
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
‘Since the introduction of the Civil Procedure Rules, the standard basis of assessment of costs in civil litigation has required costs to be proportionate to the matters in issue as well as reasonably incurred and proportionate in amount.’
Zenith PI Blog, 20th April 2015
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
‘The general election manifestos are in – here’s our quick-fire summary of their headline pledges on law and justice.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 20th April 2015
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Serious questions about the fitness of the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) to investigate far-reaching allegations of police corruption have been raised by a former member of the Macpherson Inquiry. The judge’s investigation is said to have been misled by Scotland Yard about the extent of corrupt police involvement in the 1993 investigation into the murder of Stephen Lawrence.’
The Independent, 12th April 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The public is more concerned about access to justice than free healthcare, according to a poll commissioned by lawyers campaigning to reverse cuts to legal aid.’
The Guardian, 13th April 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2015 published
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Act 2015 published
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
‘This paper gives an overview of the structure and objectives of the Care Act
2014 (“the Act”). It also considers the new “general responsibilities” on local
authorities set out in sections one to seven of the Act.’
Full story (PDF)
Doughty Street Chambers, March 2015
Source: www.doughtystreet.co.uk
‘This section deals with the law when local authorities are required or have
decided to meet the needs of adults who need care and support or support
(carers). As they are not yet in force the rules which are specific to selffunders and the ‘care-cost cap” have been left out. ‘
Full story (PDF)
Doughty Street Chambers, March 2015
Source: www.doughtystreet.co.uk
‘The FCA has published its Business Plan for 2015/2016. One of the key themes for both regulation and risk is the pensions market given the pension reforms taking place on 6 April. The Business Plan highlights the fact that the pensions market is a key area of concern for the FCA and an area which it will be monitoring closely in the next year and beyond.’
RPC Financial Services Blog, 27th March 2015
Source: www.rpc.co.uk
‘Major changes to the care system in England are being introduced in what is being dubbed the biggest shake-up for 60 years.’
BBC News, 1st April 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The definition of “nursing care by a registered nurse” in section 49 of the Health and Social Care Act 2001 was not a task based definition which restricted “services” to the tasks which only a registered nurse could perform.’
WLR Daily, 11th March 2015
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
‘The Royal Borough of Greenwich is to bring judicial review proceedings after the Communities Secretary earlier this month served the authority with a direction requiring it to cut publication of its weekly newspaper.’
Local Government Lawyer, 24th March 2015
Source: www.localgovernment.co.uk
‘Jan Ellis, chartered accountant, of Ellis Foster LLP, a firm which specialises in advising family lawyers on tax-related family law issues, explains the budget changes of most relevance to family lawyers.’
Family Law Week, 18th March 2015
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘Innocent victims of miscarriages of justice are “languishing in jail” due to delays and faults in the case review system, according to MPs behind a hard-hitting report to be published this week.’
Full story
The Independent, 22nd March 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Although there is precious little detail until the Finance Bill is published next week you may be interested in the following new Budget announcements concerning SEIS/EIS/VCT investments – I haven’t included previously announced measures.’
Technology Law Update, 19th March 2015
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
‘Jan Ellis, chartered accountant, of Ellis Foster LLP, a firm which specialises in advising family lawyers on tax-related family law issues, explains the budget changes of most relevance to family lawyers.’
Family Law Week, 18th March 2015
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
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