“The Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer has outlined plans that will see lawyers who cause delays to court cases replaced, following the collapse of BCCI and Equitable.”
The Lawyer, 4th June 2007
Source: www.thelawyer.com
“This consultation invited comments on proposals to give trial judges in VHCCs the power to order the withdrawal of representation where there was a conflict of interest or lack of capacity on the part of defence representatives, such that it could impede the efficient progress of the trial. The summary of responses outlines the conclusions reached on the options and how we intend to proceed.”
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Lawyers who cause costly delays to court cases in England and Wales could be replaced in plans for speedier and more efficient trials, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Lord Falconer said today.”
Ministry of Justice press release, 31st May 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Ministers are to go ahead with a scheme which could force defendants to change their legal team in complex cases.”
The Guardian, 31st May 2007
Source:www.guardian.co.uk
“Lawyers could be sacked if they cause delays during expensive terrorism trials under plans to speed up cases announced by the Government yesterday.”
The Times, 31st May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The Operation Crevice trial was the longest and most expensive criminal case in Britain – costing £50 million, lasting more than a year and illustrating graphically the growing problems in the courts system.”
The Times, 1st May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The Government is facing a looming crisis in the law courts after slashing staff numbers and funding, a senior civil servant has warned.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st April 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The judge in the 21 July trial has said a further delay has shown the criminal justice system in a ‘very poor light’.”
BBC News, 13th April 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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