LSB publishes plans to strengthen regulatory oversight in the public interest
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published plans for 2024/25 on how it will ensure regulation contributes fully to delivering legal services that better meet the needs of society. The business plan is focused on the regulatory objectives in the Legal Services Act, which the LSB and regulators have a statutory duty to promote. The […]
New Duty Advocate Scheme – CALA
The Child Abduction Lawyer’s Associate [CALA] has introduced a pro bono Duty Advocate Scheme. The scheme is open to solicitors, and they are exploring the possibility of counsel being involved, potentially on the basis of being instructed by a CALA Member under this Scheme. If you are interested in joining the new duty advocate scheme. […]
Tough new measures to bolster landmark victims’ law
Victims of serious crimes committed by those with mental disorders will be able to explain in their own words the impact the offence has had on them, due to tough new amendments to the Victims and Prisoners Bill. New measures will mean survivors are provided with the opportunity to make a Victim Impact Statement during […]
