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Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.

Impact of Brexit on the Justice System
December 9, 2016
Impact of Brexit on the Justice System

The Justice Select Committee held a recent inquiry into the impact of Brexit on three areas of the justice system

House of Lords Constitution Committee
December 6, 2016
House of Lords Constitution Committee

The Law Society's director of public affairs gave evidence recently to the House of Lords Constitution Committee

Offshore Trusts
December 6, 2016
Offshore Trusts

You may be aware of a proposed EU Amending Directive to the Fourth AML Directive which could have a far-reaching impact

Autumn Statement
December 5, 2016
Autumn Statement

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, delivered his Autumn Statement recently - how will it affect the legal sector?

Review of the Legal Services Board and the Office for Legal Complaints
December 2, 2016
Review of the Legal Services Board and the Office for Legal Complaints

On 24 November the Law Society submitted their response...

Transforming Our Justice System - Tribunal Panel Composition
December 2, 2016
Transforming Our Justice System - Tribunal Panel Composition

The Law Society submitted their second response to the consultation

Expidited Immigration and Asylum Appeals - MOJ Consultation
December 1, 2016
Expidited Immigration and Asylum Appeals - MOJ Consultation

The Law Society has responded to this Ministry of Justice consultation...

Personal Injury Reforms: Small Claims Consultation
December 1, 2016
Personal Injury Reforms: Small Claims Consultation

Following the MoJ's proposals on increasing the smalls claims cap and on whiplash...