Government launches new national Legal Advisors service for rape victims and expands Operation Soteria into the courtroom
Operation Soteria to be delivered in courtrooms, ensuring rape cases focus on suspects not victims. New national Independent Legal Advisor service for rape victims to be launched later this year, fulfilling manifesto commitment. New data shows structural reforms to leave Crown Court backlog 84,000 cases lower in 2035, compared to investment and efficiencies alone. Part […]
CMA fines Euro Car Parks £473k for failure to comply with legal information notice
The penalty is the first issued under the CMA’s new fining powers Information notices are often used to gather evidence as part of assessing whether the CMA should open an investigation – it is a legal obligation to comply with such notices, they are not optional The CMA has not opened an investigation into whether […]
Free legal advice to be provided to victims of sexual offences perpetrated by military personnel for the first time
Victims of sexual offences committed by those serving in the Armed Forces will receive free, independent legal advice, in a UK justice first, under new plans announced today. The Independent Legal Advocacy (ILA) support programme pilot will provide impartial legal support to anyone aged 18 or over, irrespective of whether they are Service personnel or […]
Targeted energy bill support and simpler access to legal guidance among plans to put data to work to improve lives
5 new projects will test how public sector data – including on energy use, social care and weather planning – can be better joined up to improve lives Projects could deliver better targeted energy bill help and enable improved AI legal support for small and medium-sized businesses Comes as investment unlocked to increase the public […]
Government moves to restore legal rights and remove unlawful immunity provisions
MPs asked to approve removal of flawed legacy legislation introduced by the previous Government. The Remedial Order will remove immunity provisions which would have given amnesty to terrorists, and restored legal rights of victims and survivors. Comes alongside six workable protections to ensure veterans are treated fairly. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, […]
Deputy Prime Minister convenes legal and business leaders to spearhead plan to future-proof UK legal sector
First meeting of new panel working to future-proof UK’s world-leading position Legal and business experts will identify key opportunities to grow £42.6bn sector Group includes representatives from CBI and TheCityUK, alongside senior legal figures He will be joined by legal and business leaders, judges, academics and major PR organisations at the International Dispute Resolution Centre […]
Biggest overhaul of legal migration model in 50 years announced
The biggest shake-up of the legal migration system in nearly half a century will be launched today, designed to reward those who contribute and play by the rules. Days after announcing the most sweeping reforms to tackle illegal migration in decades, the Home Secretary outlines a major shift in the profile of legal migrants that […]
Market engagement: Legal Aid for Inquests
The LAA are undertaking a series of market engagement events relating to Inquests Source link