MOJ responds to rising demand for free legal advice
A new report from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) demonstrates how government funding has maintained and expanded vital access to free specialist legal advice. Through the Covid-19 Specialist Advice Services Scheme (CSASS), £5.4 million was awarded in 2020/21 by the MOJ and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to the Law Centres Network and […]
Government launches consultation on outdoor weddings
The Government has launched a consultation on outdoor weddings and civil partnerships. Marrying couples will have greater choice in how they celebrate their big day under government plans to legalise outdoor weddings in England and Wales. Following temporary legislation introduced in July, allowing outdoor civil wedding and partnership ceremonies for the first time, a recently […]
Law Commission to review trial process for sexual offences
The Law Commission has launched a project to review how evidence is used in prosecutions of sexual offences, and to counter misconceptions about sexual harm or “rape myths”. The Law Commission has issued a statement to say that it will review the law, guidance and practice relating to the trial process in prosecutions of sexual […]
MOJ announces plans to reform Human Rights Act
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has announced a three month consultation as it plans to revise The Human Rights Act. The MOJ says that the proposed new legislation aims to strike a proper balance between individuals’ rights, personal responsibility and the wider public interest, which would be achieved while retaining the UK’s commitment to the […]
Legal Ombudsman must take “radical action” says Law Society
The Law Society has issued a statement saying that the Legal Ombudsman service (LeO) must take “radical action” if it wishes to retain the confidence of both public and profession. The Law Society said that changes made this year by the LeO are starting to show some signs of improvement, but the pace of change […]
