Ministry of Justice Releases New Action Plan to Promote Legal Services Sector – The Bar Council

Posted May 17th, 2011 in legal services, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has voiced its support for the Ministry of Justice’s new Action Plan to promote the UK’s legal services sector. The plan has been jointly published by the MoJ and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), and sets out how the Government, along with key partners, will seek to strengthen the country’s reputation in commercial arbitration, mediation and court services.”

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The Bar Council, 16th May 2011

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

MoJ could face judicial review challenge over civil cost reforms – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 3rd, 2011 in costs, fees, judicial review, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Charitable group the Public Law Project (PLP) has threatened to launch a legal challenge to the Ministry of Justice’s civil costs and funding reforms.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 28th April 2011

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Justice Secretary warning over ECHR judgments – The Independent

Posted April 26th, 2011 in human rights, judgments, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has been ‘rather too ready to substitute its own judgment for that of national courts’, the Justice Secretary said today.”

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The Independent, 26th April 2011

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Update from the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Bar Council – The Bar Council

Posted March 31st, 2011 in barristers, consultations, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“None of us, at the self-employed or employed Bar, has escaped the consequences of the coalition Government’s measures to reduce the national deficit. But the publicly funded Bar is bearing the brunt of cuts in public expenditure. This follows the cuts in legal aid announced by the last Government and the proposals for radical change in the publicly funded legal services market, the subject of recent consultation by the Ministry of Justice. We wanted to give you a short update on developments which affect so many practitioners and indeed the future of the Bar as a whole.”

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The Bar Council, 29th March 2011

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Adult and juvenile reoffending statistics 2009 – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 17th, 2011 in Ministry of Justice, news, recidivists, statistics, young offenders by sally

“Adult and juvenile reoffending statistics for 2009 were published by the Ministry of Justice today, showing a fall in re-offending by adults and juveniles.”

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Ministry of Justice, 17th March 2011

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Libel law reform announced – Ministry of Justice

“New measures to support free speech, enable people to protect their reputation and help stop the use of unreasonable threats of being sued for libel were announced today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 15th March 2011

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

News release: New support centre for victims of rape – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 10th, 2011 in Ministry of Justice, news, rape, victims by sally

“Victims of rape and sexual violence will receive the specialist help they need following Ministry of Justice funding for four new support centres in Hereford, Trafford, Dorset and Devon said Justice Minister, Crispin Blunt.”

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Ministry of Justice, 9th March 2011

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Could you defend yourself in court? – BBC News

Posted March 1st, 2011 in judiciary, legal aid, litigants in person, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Legal aid changes in England and Wales could mean hundreds of thousands more people representing themselves in court, judges have warned. So how exactly do you become an amateur lawyer?”

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BBC News, 28th February 2011

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Government relaxes Bribery Act – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 26th, 2011 in bribery, legislation, Ministry of Justice, news, standards by sally

“The Government has bowed to pressure from business and relaxed key elements of the Bribery Act.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th February 2011

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Lawyers put forward alternatives to legal aid cuts – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted October 20th, 2010 in budgets, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The Law Society has warned the government against hitting the most vulnerable by making legal aid bear the brunt of the Ministry of Justice cuts.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 19th October 2010

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Ministry of Justice announces reform of public bodies – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 14th, 2010 in Ministry of Justice, news, quangos by sally

“The Ministry of Justice has today announced that a number of its public bodies will be substantially reformed as part of the government’s commitment to radically increasing their transparency, accountability and efficiency.”

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Ministry of Justice, 14th October 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Justice Minister supports ‘one stop shops’ for legal services – Ministry of Justice

“Speaking at an event hosted by the Law Society, Jonathan Djanogly stressed the importance of alternative business structures (ABS).”

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Ministry of Justice, 23rd September 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Unified judiciary plan – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted September 23rd, 2010 in judiciary, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Justice secretary Ken Clarke has outlined plans to create a unified judiciary under the leadership of the lord chief justice. The proposal would see the statutory powers of the senior president of the tribunals transferred to the LCJ and the creation of a new head of tribunals justice.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 23rd September 2010

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Call for Evidence – Family Justice Review – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in consultations, family courts, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The Call for Evidence for the Family Justice Review closes on 30 September – so just a few days left for people to provide feedback about the way the system can be improved.”

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Ministry of Justice, 22nd September 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Kenneth Clarke announces plans for unified judiciary – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 17th, 2010 in courts, judiciary, Ministry of Justice, press releases, tribunals by sally

“The Lord Chancellor Kenneth Clarke has outlined plans to create a unified judiciary in England and Wales under the overall leadership of the Lord Chief Justice. Work is already well under way to create a new single unified organisation bringing together Her Majesty’s Court Service and the Tribunals Service, after the plan was announced in March.”

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Minsitry of Justice, 16th September 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

MoJ to review media reporting in family courts – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted September 16th, 2010 in family courts, Ministry of Justice, news, reporting restrictions by sally

“The Ministry of Justice has told the Gazette that it will not commence legislation that would extend the media’s right to report family cases without ‘looking closely’ at the changes, amid pressure from family lawyers.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 16th September 2010

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Jail Sentences: The truth behind the headlines – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 16th, 2010 in Ministry of Justice, press releases, sentencing by sally

“Media reports last weekend claimed that not a single burglar gets the maximum jail sentence. But statements like this give the wrong impression of the criminal justice system and do not properly explain how it works. Have you ever wondered how punishments for criminals are decided? If so, read on.”

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Ministry of Justice, 16th September 2010

Source; www.justice.gov.uk

Bribery Act consultation launched – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 15th, 2010 in bribery, consultations, legislation, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The Ministry of Justice is set to consult with UK companies about the new UK Bribery Act, which will come into force in April 2011”

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Ministry of Justice, 14th September 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Plans to extend freedom of information – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 8th, 2010 in freedom of information, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“The Government wants to extend the scope of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act to increase transparency.”

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Ministry of Justice, 7th September 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

European Contract Law: chance to have your say – Ministry of Justice

Posted August 20th, 2010 in consultations, contracts, EC law, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“The Government has today launched a Call for Evidence seeking views on the European Commission’s Green Paper on potential changes to contract law.”

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Ministry of Justice, 18th August 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk