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Mixed reaction to changes to ‘no win, no fee’ civil cases
Lord Justice Jackson’s report into civil courts and claims has been heavily criticised by many parties, including leading compensation claims company, NoWinNoFeeClaims.co, since it was published in...
View ArticleUK opposes cap on bankers’ bonuses at EU summit
George Osborne earlier this month challenged proposed EU rules concerning bankers’ bonuses. With limits ratified by a majority of EU nations, Mr. Osborne tried to oppose the motion, citing the...
View ArticleChanges to Legal Aid come into Effect
Legal aid changes are due to come into force today through the Legal Aid and Punishment of Offenders Act with the purpose of reducing the legal aid bill by £350 million. A warning has come from the Law...
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Home Office’s controversial Data Communications Bill
With data protection laws in place, most information about individuals in the UK is kept strictly confidential. A new bill however which is to be introduced by the Home Office has been facing strong...
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Age limit for Jury Service to be raised to 75
The opportunity for elderly people to a share their experience and priceless wisdom in the courtroom has been warmly welcomed by groups representing the aged community. The minister for criminal...
View ArticleGreater Openness in the Family Courts called for
It is important that people have a public confidence in the courts since a judge has the power to change someone’s whole life, according to Sir James Munby. The recent ‘ forced caesarian’ case of...
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New Justice Minister Calls for Diversity Among Barristers
Simon Hughes, the new Justice minister, as announced efforts to boost the number of women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds who become barristers. Hughes suggested that the profession is...
View ArticlePresident of UK Supreme Court Enters European Law Debate
The most senior judge in Britain, Lord Neuberger, has given his opinions in the ongoing debate surrounding the role of European courts in the UK. In particular, he has described the concept of such...
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Senior Family Judge Calls for No-Fault Divorce
Sir James Munby, England and Wales’ most senior family judge, has called for no-fault divorce to be introduced, and made available through a much faster, simpler process. He said that such divorces...
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Law Society Find Counter-Slavery Bill Lacking
The Law Society has criticised a new bill aimed at tackling the issues of slavery and people trafficking, believing it to be insufficient. In particular, the Society claims that the bill is lacking in...
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Finland to Relax Tough Alcohol Laws
The government of Finland has confirmed that it will loosen up the country’s tight alcohol laws. The country is notoriously strict in its regulation of the advertising and sale of alcohol products. The...
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Lawyers Express Concerns Over Post-Brexit ECHR Commitment
A group of legal experts have expressed concerns about the UK’s future commitment to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Although the ECHR is separate from the European Union, experts have...
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US Congresswoman Proposes Tight Viagra Restrictions
A congresswoman in the US has proposed tight restrictions on Viagra, which would make the drug available only to married men who have permission from their wives. However, Democrat representative Mary...
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