Transforming tribunals – Ministry of Justice
“Radical reforms to modernise the tribunals system in England and Wales were set out in a consultation by the Ministry of Justice today.”
Ministry of Justice, 28th November 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Category: consultations
David Hanson launches reoffending consultation – Ministry of Justice
“David Hanson MP, Minister of State for Justice, today announced the start of consultation on a new strategic plan to reduce reoffending.”
Ministry of Justice, 27th November 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Consultation paper on sentencing for corporate manslaughter – Sentencing Guidelines Council
“On Thursday 15 November 2007 the Panel issued a consultation paper on sentencing for corporate manslaughter.
Responses are requested by 7 February 2008.”
Consultation paper on sentencing for corporate manslaughter (PDF)
Sentencing Guidelines Council, 15th November 2007
Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk
Her Majesty’s Court Service user survey – Ministry of Justice
“The bulletin presents the findings of the first full year (2006/07) results from Her Majesty’s Court Service (HMCS) User Survey.”
Ministry of Justice, 15th November 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
The Draft Consumer Credit Appeals Tribunal Rules 2008 – Ministry of Justice
“This consultation seeks views on the draft Consumer Credit Appeals Tribunals Rules 2008, which have been drafted in line with the Act and current thinking and best practice within the Tribunals Service. The Rules also draw upon the advice set out in the Council on Tribunals’ ‘Guide to Drafting Tribunal Rules’.”
Ministry of Justice, 5th November 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2008 and the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Fast Track Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2008 – Ministry of Justice
“A consultation paper proposing amendments to clarify existing rules and procedures, and to incorporate case law into the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal’s Procedure Rules and Fast Track Procedure Rules. One amendment is required as a result of primary legislation (the UK Borders Bill).”
Ministry of Justice, 5th November 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Civil court fees – Ministry of Justice
“Responses to consultation on civil court fees published today.”
Ministry of Justice, 2nd November 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Judicial Review Decisions in the Crown Court – Law Commission
“The High Court has the power to judicially review decisions in the Crown Court, except in ‘matters relating to trial on indictment’ (s 29(3) Supreme Court Act 1981). The rationale for the exclusion is that judicial review should not be used as a means of delaying trials and clogging up the criminal justice process.”
Law Commission, 30th October 2007
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
The Governance of Britain: Judicial Appointments – Ministry of Justice
“This consultation seeks views on the arrangements for making judicial appointments, and in particular on whether the residual role of the executive in judicial appointments should be further reduced. This consultation follows on from ‘The Governance of Britain’ green paper.”
The Ministry of Justice, 25th October 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Consultation on fast track processing of Patents & Trade Marks – UK Intellectual Property Office
“The Gowers Report on Intellectual Property recommended that the UK Intellectual Property Office provide new accelerated services for processing patent and trade mark applications. We have considered these recommendations and are now consulting on proposed new fast track services for patents and trade marks, both of which will be available to all applicants upon payment of a fee.”
Consultation Document (pdf and Word)
UK Intellectual Property Office, 21st September 2007
Source: www.ipo.gov.uk
Consultation on the deprivation of liberty safeguards code of practice and regulations – Ministry of Justice
“This consultation document seeks views on a code of practice and supporting secondary legislation following the introduction of deprivation of liberty safeguards into the Mental Capacity Act 2005 by the Mental Health Act 2007.”
Ministry of Justice, 10th September 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
The debt claim process: helping people in debt to engage with the problem – Ministry of Justice
“This consultation paper seeks views on options for encouraging debtor engagement and consequential possible streamlining of procedures for dealing with non-defended debt claims. It will help to inform any proposed changes on handling debt problems in England and Wales.”
Ministry of Justice, 5th September 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Government consults on reform of Penalty Notice for Disorder (PND) scheme – Ministry of Justice
“This is a consultation on the proposal to allow police forces to design the format of their fixed penalty notices and remove obstacles presented by the issue of electronic tickets.”
Ministry of Justice, 29th August 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Draft Charity Tribunal Rules 2007 CP19/07 – Ministry of Justice
“This consultation document seeks views on the draft Charity Tribunal Rules 2007. The Rules are expected to come into force to coincide with the commencement date of the Tribunal which it is anticipated will be in early 2008. The Act and the Rules apply to England and Wales.”
Ministry of Justice, 16th August 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Consultation paper on sentencing for fraud offences – Sentencing Guidelines Council
“On Thursday 16 August 2007 the Panel issued a consultation paper on sentencing for fraud offences. Responses are requested by 6 December 2007.”
Consultation paper on sentencing for fraud offences (PDF)
Sentencing Guidelines Council, 16th August 2007
Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk
Consultation paper on breach of an Anti-social Behaviour Order (ASBO) – Sentencing Guidelines Council
“On Thursday 16 August 2007 the Panel issued a consultation paper on sentencing for breach of an Anti-social Behaviour Order (ASBO). Responses are requested by 9 November 2007.”
Consultation paper on breach of an Anti-social Behaviour Order (PDF)
Sentencing Guidelines Council, 16th August 2007
Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk
Conditional fee agreements in publication proceedings: success fees and after the event insurance – Ministry of Justice
“This consultation document seeks views on proposals to implement recommendations from the Civil Justice Council on fixed recoverable success fees and after the event insurance premiums in publication proceedings funded under conditional fee agreements. Your comments will inform the development of amendments to the civil procedure rules.”
Conditional fee agreements in publication proceedings CP 16/07 (PDF)
Ministry of Justice, 9th August 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Consultation on claims management regulation – fee levels for 2008/09 – Ministry of Justice
“This consultation seeks views on proposals for claims management regulation fee levels for 2008/09. The consultation is aimed at those authorised to provide regulated claims management services under the Compensation Act 2006.”
Minstry of Justice, 1st August 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
