Putting people first – Home Office
“The new policing and crime bill is designed to keep you safer and to increase police accountability.”
Home Office, 18th December 2008
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Category: press releases
UK work restrictions continue for Bulgarians and Romanians – UK Border Agency
“Bulgarians and Romanians will not get free access to the British labour market, the Government announced today.”
UK Border Agency, 18th December 2008
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Family Lawyers Voice Concern at Plans to Reform Legal Support for Vulnerable Women and Children – The Bar Council
“The Bar Council and the Family Law Bar Association have expressed concern over plans, announced by the Ministry of Justice, to roll up payments to barristers and solicitors into a single advocacy fee, putting at risk effective access to justice for those who need most protection.”
The Bar Council, 19th December 2008
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
Vulnerable people to get better protection – Ministry of Justice
“Vulnerable adults who lack mental capacity will benefit from a joined-up approach in responding to concerns about those taking decisions on their behalf and the way they are protected from abuse, according to guidelines published by the Office of the Public Guardian today.”
Ministry of Justice, 17th December 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Bereaved families get right to inspect medical forms in cremations cases – Ministry of Justice
“The right of families to inspect medical forms of a deceased relative completed by doctors before cremation takes place will start on 1 January 2009, Justice Minister Bridget Prentice said.”
Ministry of Justice, 17th December 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Common sense approaches to dealing with crime and DNA – Home Office
“In a speech, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith called for new ‘common sense standards’ for the use of investigatory powers and the retention of DNA profiles.”
Home Office, 16th December 2008
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Family courts to be opened up to greater scrutiny – Ministry of Justice
“Family court hearings are for the first time to be opened to accredited media, Justice Secretary Jack Straw announced today, in an oral statement in the House of Commons.”
Ministry of Justice, 16th December 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Approach to restraint of young people to be overhauled following independent review – Ministry of Justice
“The approach to the restraint of young people in young offender institutions, secure training centres and secure children’s homes (under-18 secure estates) is to be overhauled, the government announced today. ”
Ministry of Justice, 15th December 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Improving Access to Justice through Collective Actions – Civil Justice Council
“Civil Justice Council publishes final recommendations to improve access to justice for consumers and small businesses in collective claims.”
Civil Justice Council, 12th December 2008
Source: www.civiljusticecouncil.gov.uk
Government cracks down on irresponsible drinking – Home Office
“A ban on ‘all you can drink’ promotions in pubs and bars has been announced by the Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and Health Secretary Alan Johnson.”
Home Office, 3rd December 2008
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Borders, Immigration and Citizenship Bill – UK Border Agency
“A bill will be brought forward to strengthen border controls, by bringing together customs and immigration powers, and to ensure that newcomers to the United Kingdom earn the right to stay”
UK Border Agency, 3rd December 2008
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
New Bar Standards Board Chair and Vice-Chair Announced – The Bar Council
“The Bar Council has today announced that, after an open competition run by an Appointments Panel, Baroness Ruth Deech has been appointed as the new Chair of the Bar Standards Board, and that Sir Geoffrey Nice QC will be the Vice-Chairman taking up their posts from 1st January 2009 in succession to Ruth Evans and George Leggatt QC.”
The Bar Council, 28th November 2008
SOurce: www.barcouncil.org.uk
Helping people facing repossession – Ministry of Justice
“A number of recent measures have been introduced to help those at risk of losing their homes.”
Ministry of Justice, 21st November 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Freedom of information guidance – procurement working assumptions – Ministry of Justice
“Updated guidance for public authorities on how to treat requests for information on different phases of the procurement process.”
Ministry of Justice, 20th November 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Bringing bribery law up-to-date – Law Commission
“We have published our recommendations in a report on Reforming Bribery.”
Law Commission, 20th November 2008
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
New rules to protect exploited women – Home Office
“Tough new measures will tackle the demand for prostitution by cracking down on sex buyers and kerb crawlers.”
Home Office, 19th November 2008
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
200,000 fewer jobs available for migrant workers under new rules – UK Border Agency
“The number of jobs available to foreign workers through the shortage occupation route will be reduced, the Government announced today.”
UK Border Agency, 11th November 2008
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
