Category: consultations

Remote hearings: the HMCTS evaluation – Transparency Project

Posted January 5th, 2022 in consultations, coronavirus, HM Courts Service, news, remote hearings, statistics by sally

‘Last month HM Courts and Tribunals Service published their own research into user experiences of remote hearings: Evaluation of remote hearings during the COVID 19 pandemic. The report analyses responses to surveys conducted between May and October 2020 with public users of the justice system and in mid-2021 with professionals such as lawyers, judges and court staff.’

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Transparency Project, 4th January 2022

Source: www.transparencyproject.org.uk

Information Commissioner’s Office challenged over Whitehall JR submissions – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted December 21st, 2021 in bills, consultations, disclosure, freedom of information, government departments, judicial review, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

‘Public law specialists have begun legal proceedings against the Information Commissioner’s Office over publication of Whitehall submissions on judicial review that have influenced controversial reforms.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 20th December 2021

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Plan to reform Human Rights Act – Ministry of Justice

Posted December 15th, 2021 in consultations, human rights, Ministry of Justice, news, statute law revision, Supreme Court by sally

‘The Human Rights Act will be revised under plans unveiled by the Justice Secretary Dominic Raab today (14 December).’

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Ministry of Justice, 14th December 2021

Source: www.gov.uk

How Will The New Flexible Working Bill Protect Your Rights? – Each Other

Posted December 9th, 2021 in bills, consultations, employment, flexible working, news by sally

‘Earlier this year, a Bill was introduced in Parliament to give more workers the right to request and access flexible working options. But does it do enough to enhance workers’ rights?’

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Each Other, December 2021

Source: eachother.org.uk

LSB paves way for “remedial action” to ensure lawyers’ competence – Legal Futures

Posted December 8th, 2021 in barristers, consultations, continuing professional development, legal profession, legal services, Legal Services Board, news, solicitors by sally

‘Regulators of legal services must develop plans for “remedial action to address competence issues” among lawyers, according to a draft policy statement published today by the Legal Services Board (LSB).’

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Legal Futures, 8th December 2021

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Campaign to make misogyny a hate crime rebuffed by Law Commission – The Guardian

Posted December 7th, 2021 in consultations, gender, hate crime, Law Commission, news, women by sally

‘A coalition of women’s rights campaigners have voiced their disappointment and frustration after the Law Commission decided to reject a proposal to make misogyny a hate crime.’

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The Guardian, 7th December 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Law Commission to review the Arbitration Act 1996 – Law Commission

Posted December 3rd, 2021 in arbitration, consultations, Law Commission, news, statute law revision by sally

‘The Law Commission has today, 30 November 2021, announced that it will conduct a review of the Arbitration Act 1996, the principal legislation governing arbitrations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.’

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Law Commission, 30th November 2021

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Firearms – importation sentencing guidelines published – Sentencing Council

Posted November 26th, 2021 in codes of practice, consultations, criminal justice, firearms, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

‘The Council has published a new guideline for sentencing offenders convicted of firearms importation offences in England and Wales, following consultation.’

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Sentencing Council, 24th November 2021

Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk

Consultation to enhance legal support for those facing eviction or repossession – gov.uk

Posted November 26th, 2021 in consultations, housing, landlord & tenant, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news, repossession by sally

‘People at risk of losing their home are set to benefit from enhanced legal support following a consultation launched by the government today
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gov.uk, 25th November 2021

Source: www.gov.uk

We need real decisions about artificial intelligence – Local Government Lawyer

Posted November 26th, 2021 in artificial intelligence, codes of practice, consultations, local government, news by sally

‘The regulatory framework around the use of artificial intelligence by local authorities is inadequate but existing governance mechanisms can address concerns, writes Sue Chadwick.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 26th November 2021

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Burials, groundwater activities and related surface water discharge activities – Law & Religion UK

Posted November 25th, 2021 in burials and cremation, consultations, environmental health, government departments, news, pollution, water by sally

‘On 29 September, Defra announced a consultation on proposed amendments to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 as they apply to groundwater activities and some related surface water discharges.’

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Law & Religion UK, 24th November 2021

Source: lawandreligionuk.com

Cosmetic surgery ads aimed at under-18s to be banned in UK – The Guardian

Posted November 25th, 2021 in advertising, children, consultations, cosmetic surgery, news, ombudsmen, young persons by sally

‘Cosmetic surgery clinics are to be banned from targeting adverts for procedures such as breast enlargement, nose jobs and liposuction at under-18s, in a crackdown by the UK advertising watchdog.’

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The Guardian, 25th November 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Disciplinary hearings for judges to stay private in revamped system – Legal Futures

Posted November 17th, 2021 in closed material, consultations, disciplinary procedures, judicial review, lord chancellor, news, professional conduct by sally

‘The disciplinary regime for judges is set to become quicker and clearer but – unlike for solicitors and barristers – hearings will remain behind closed doors, under plans published yesterday.’

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Legal Futures, 16th November 2021

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Legal Ombudsman admits recovery will take longer than expected – Legal Futures

Posted November 8th, 2021 in budgets, complaints, consultations, legal profession, legal services, Legal Services Board, news, ombudsmen, statistics by sally

‘Performance at the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) will get worse before it gets better as the complaints-handler has admitted recovery will take longer than it anticipated.’

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Legal Futures, 8th November 2021

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Firearms Licensing Statutory Guidance 2021: the likely impact on firearms appeals – 5SAH

Posted November 3rd, 2021 in appeals, chambers articles, codes of practice, consultations, firearms, licensing, murder, news, offensive weapons by sally

‘On 20 October 2021 the government published the latest statutory guidance for Chief Officers of Police. It comes into force on 1 November 2021. Given that the consultation was in 2019 it is almost certain that the timing of its publication and much of its content are a direct result of the tragic events in Plymouth on 12 August 2021, where five people were killed and two others injured by a man using a semi-automatic shotgun for which he held a shotgun certificate. This prompted steps to make the process of obtaining and, in particular, retaining a firearms or shotgun certificate more robust.’

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5SAH, 25th October 2021

Source: www.5sah.co.uk

Research Briefing: Firearms: licensing and safety – House of Commons Library

Posted October 29th, 2021 in consultations, firearms, government departments, licensing, news, offensive weapons, parliament by sally

‘This Library briefing paper discusses the regulation of firearms in the UK.’

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House of Commons Library, 26th October 2021

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Conversion therapy to be restricted but not banned in proposed bill – The Guardian

Posted October 29th, 2021 in bills, consultations, equality, gender, government departments, homosexuality, news, sexual orientation discrimination by sally

‘Equalities minister Liz Truss will consult on plans to allow counselling for non-vulnerable adults.’

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The Guardian, 29th October 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Terrorism offences sentencing guidelines to be revised following legislation – Sentencing Council

Posted October 25th, 2021 in codes of practice, consultations, news, sentencing, terrorism by sally

‘Plans to revise four sentencing guidelines for terrorism offences in England and Wales to reflect changes brought in by the Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021, were published for consultation today by the Sentencing Council.’

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Sentencing Council, 20th October 2021

Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk

MPs prepare to debate judicial review reforms – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted October 15th, 2021 in bills, consultations, judicial review, Ministry of Justice, news, parliament by sally

‘MPs will soon have their first opportunity to debate the government’s controversial judicial review reforms. The Judicial Review and Courts Bill has its second reading in the House of Commons on Monday.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 14th October 2021

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Society voices ‘genuine concerns’ about power of attorney reforms – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted October 15th, 2021 in consultations, Court of Protection, Law Society, Ministry of Justice, news, Office of the Public Guardian, powers of attorney by sally

‘The Law Society has raised concerns about plans to make it easier to obtain lasting power of attorney (LPA), warning that sufficient safeguards must remain in place to protect the vulnerable.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 14th October 2021

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk