LSB promises tougher scrutiny and ‘significant’ shake-up in response to Public Bodies Review
The Legal Services Board (LSB) says it accepts the 10 recommendations outlined in the the government’s Public Bodies Review, and has committed to setting out plans for a “significant” shake-up of its operations. Writing in its response to the Public Bodies Review, the oversight regulator said it would focus its strategy on “stronger oversight to […]
Judiciary launches Domestic Abuse Listing Scheme to speed up court cases and protect victims
A new initiative aims to reduce delays of court proceedings for domestic abuse cases and provide better clarity for victims through early preparation and “robust” case management. Guidance on the newly announced Domestic Abuse Listing Scheme has been released by the Judiciary of England and Wales, stating that collaboration of all bodies across the Criminal […]
Legal Services Board makes policy and performance appointments
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced three senior appointments it says will “strengthen its ability to hold the legal services regulators to account and deliver better outcomes for the people who use legal services.” The oversight regulator has appointed Shona Barton as Director, Regulatory Oversight, leading the LSB’s oversight of the regulators. Barton will […]