‘As the general election kicks off, James Goudie QC highlights a 2017 High Court ruling on the status of “purdah” and the business that can and cannot be conducted while it applies.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th November 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The government will launch a consultation on proposals to give police new powers to arrest and seize the property and vehicles of trespassers who set up unauthorised caravan sites.’
Home Office, 3rd November 2019
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
‘Reservations have been expressed about plans to change the rules for determining costs at the end of family proceedings.’
Law Society's Gazette, 5th November 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘As part of the decision made by the President of the Family Division in the appeal by TP member, Louise Tickle in February, Sir Andrew McFarlane stated that guidance to courts would need to be issued to address the uncertainty that existed if a journalist or legal blogger entitled to attend court asked for leave to publish information from the hearing. Draft guidance was published in March, and following a consultation period the final version has now been issued. The Transparency Project responded to the consultation. The new guidance was published on the Judiciary website on 29th October, although it is dated 3rd October.’
Transparency Project, 1st November 2019
Source: www.transparencyproject.org.uk
‘The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is continuing to work towards April 2020 to implement the whiplash reforms despite the upcoming election, it has confirmed.’
Legal Futures, 1st November 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Although to all outward appearances the machinery of government appears to have ground to halt, fixated with only resolving that one conundrum with an outcome which is far from certain, the Ministry of Justice appears not only immune to the partial paralysis, but intends to give certainty in an uncertain world – at least the world of costs. Though delays abound, the inexorable march forward with Sir Rupert Jackson’s 2017 proposals continues.’
No. 5 Chambers, 8th October 2019
Source: www.no5.com
‘Seahorses are to be given greater protection from oil drilling off British coastlines after a landmark High Court challenge.’
Daily Telegraph, 22nd October 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘The Sentencing Council has launched a public consultation on revisions to some of the current sentencing guidelines for terrorism offences in England and Wales. The proposed revisions follow significant changes to terrorism legislation brought in by the new Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019.’
Sentencing Council, 22nd October 2019
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
‘I aim to be clear this evening about my role as the nation’s chief prosecutor, on behalf of the CPS which I lead. At a time of national upheaval and some political uncertainty, the role of a properly-funded and fully independent prosecution authority is absolutely pivotal.’
Crown Prosecution Service 14th October 2019
Source: www.cps.gov.ukwww.cps.gov.ukwww.cps.gov.uk
‘Legal experts have warned that the government’s plans to restrict claims against the Ministry of Defence are also framed to stop service personnel seeking justice for mistreatment.’
Law Society's Gazette, 14th October 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A government review into buffer zones outside abortion clinics underplayed and misrepresented the impact of activists on staff and patients, a number of medical bodies and charities have claimed in a renewed call for better protections for women in vulnerable situations.’
The Independent, 8th October 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Consultation paper launched – Vulnerable witnesses and parties.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 3rd September 2019
Source: www.judiciary.uk
‘The Government is proposing to abolish Assured Shorthold Tenancies in order to stop “no fault” evictions. In this article I summarise the proposals in the Consultation Paper on which views are sought. This article was published in the Estates Gazette on 5th August 2019.’
Tanfield Chambers, 20th August 2019
Source: www.tanfieldchambers.co.uk
‘A campaign group has failed to obtain permission to appeal a High Court ruling that a decision by the Cabinet at Buckinghamshire County Council to close 19 out of its 35 children’s centres was lawful.’
Local Government Lawyer, 29th August 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority has proposed the introduction of revised standards for the Higher Rights of Audience qualification.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st August 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Legal Services Board (LSB) has approved the change in the standard of proof used by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) to the civil standard.’
Legal Futures, 29th July 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘More than 100 LGBT organisations and celebrities are urging the government to reform UK gender identity laws, the BBC has learned.’
BBC News, 29th July 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has launched a consultation on implementing the government’s decision to remove section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 and improving section 8 eviction grounds.’
Local Government Lawyer, 23rd July 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Companies could be forced to compensate workers on zero-hours or flexible contracts for cancelled shifts, under government proposals.’
The Guardian, 19th July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The government has pledged to change the law to ensure that employees signing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) receive independent legal advice.’
Legal Futures, 22nd July 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
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