The Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick was the third most senior order of...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection by Kirklees Council to the admission arrangements of the Mirfield Free Grammar and 6th Form School. Kirklees had objected to Mirfield...
An electrician with an American defence contractor was jailed for five years after he was caught with £46,500 worth of heroin as he checked-in for a military flight from Afghanistan to the UK.
An electrician with an American defence contractor was jailed for five years after he was caught with £46,500 worth of heroin as he checked-in for a military flight from Afghanistan to the UK.
Lawyers must have Professional Qualifications but anyone can currently...
I believe that banning carrying knives in public outright is a violation of...
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today welcomed the overwhelmingly positive contributions to the Government's consultation on establishing an unprecedented £10million fund for risk capital investment...
Have you ever wondered what our world would look like stripped bare of all plants, soils, water and man-made structures? Well wonder no longer; images of the Earth as never seen before have been unveiled in what...
Three new Biomedical Research Units will be at the forefront of a £10 million drive to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as heart disease, asthma and obesity, Public Health Minister, Dawn Primarolo...
Improving Payment Practices in the Construction Industry - Analysis Report of Consultation responses on Proposals to Amend the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and The Scheme for Construction...
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Major renewals on the Tyne and Wear Metro and plans for a new river crossing in Sunderland have been given the green light today, after Transport Minister Rosie Winterton announced a new funding package of around...
Significant progress has been made in the proposals for eco-towns, according to a report published today by the Eco-Town Challenge Panel, an independent group of experts in sustainability and urban development set...
Agreement has been reached with Virgin Rail Projects Ltd to support the Department for Transport's plans to introduce longer 'Pendolino' trains on the West Coast Main Line.
Ofwat today publishes a comprehensive policy statement on climate change and the water sector in England and Wales. Because the services provided by the sector are fundamental to life, and we all rely on them daily...
New guidance on registering under the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 is published today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Unemployment hits 9.2% in Birmingham
A free little book published by Defra today provides a statistical overview of the country's progress in tackling key economic, social and environmental issues, by bringing together an extensive range of indicators...
Proposed changes to the system of environmental permit exemptions will increase waste recovery and recycling, whilst maintaining high levels of environmental protection and saving businesses money, Environment Minister...
the goverment should allow relatives of british citizens( either by birth or...
In the current situation it will be financially impossible for the state to...
The British and Australian Governments have today announced plans to re-bury the World War One dead found at a mass grave in Fromelles, France, last month.
Tax Credits to encourage small businesses to invest more in research and development will increase by £80 million a year from 1 August, bringing the total tax relief available to around £300 million a ...
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Our Action Plan Better Health, Better Care, confirmed that we wanted Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and stroke to continue as one of the national clinical priorities for NHSScotland. We also promised that the CHD...
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Government implements Byron recommendations
Government implements Byron recommendations
New survey reveals working families feel their kids get a head start
New survey reveals working families feel their kids get a head start
Her Honour Judge Shirley Anne Anwyl QC, His Honour Judge Richard James Haworth and His Honour Judge Roger Michael Shawcross are due to retire from the Circuit Bench on 31 July 2008.
The Government today announced plans to amend regulations so that tips can no longer count towards payment of the National Minimum Wage, as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of its landmark NMW legislation. ...
The UK has increased its share of published research in the world's most influential scientific journals and offers the best return globally for R&D investment, a report published today by the Department...
Coastguard rescue teams from Cromer, Sheringham and Mundesley, a Search and Rescue Helicopter, RNLI lifeboats from Cromer, Sheringham and Mundesley, and Cromer Lifeguards are searching for a man who was last seen...
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today changed its Travel Advice for Zimbabwe. Due to a decrease in the intensity of violence we now advise against all but essential travel to Zimbabwe. The relevant summary ...
The Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, today responded to the Turkish Constitutional Court's decision on the Justice and Development Party (AKP).
A wide ranging review of conditionality will look at how more people can be helped off benefits and into work, announced Secretary of State for Work and Pensions James Purnell today.
The OFT has used its 'de minimis' exception not to refer the anticipated acquisition of the alginates business of ISP Holdings (U.K.) Limited by FMC Corporation to the Competition Commission (CC). ...
A major search in Bristol to recruit Black male role models gets underway today as Government calls for motivational Black and mixed heritage men to take a lead in inspiring the next generation of Black boys to ...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicators has published a decision on an objection by Oakwood Grammar School to the admissions arrangements of Maidstone Grammar School for September 2009. Oakwood Grammar School objected...
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Schemes shortlisted for a share of a £200m transport infrastructure fund for new housing developments were announced today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint and Transport Minister Rosie Winterton. &...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection by Havering Council to the admission arrangements of Abbs Cross School and Arts College. The adjudicator, Dr Elizabeth Passmore has...
A man who slipped from a path on Monday and slid down a steep slope into thick undergrowth was rescued by a Coastguard rescue team and Coastguard helicopter this afternoon. He had been stuck in dense undergrowth...
Baroness Julia Neuberger, the Government's independent volunteering champion, today published her report, Volunteering in the Public Services: Health and Social Care. The report is the first in a series examining...
Minister for Transformational Government Tom Watson today launched the new Customer Service Excellence (CSE) standard - a practical tool to support and drive public services that are more responsive to people'...
Peers in the House of Lords will later this week debate a proposed change in the law, which will allow voluntary workers to rightfully claim a wider range of expenses.
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, has today made the third commencement order of the Charities Act 2006. This will bring into force a range of changes to bring charity law up to date and give charities greater...
Government response to Sustainable Development Commission's Sustainable Development in Government annual report 2006/07
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today launched the new Charity Tribunal. It will act as an independent appeal body allowing charities to challenge legal decisions of the independent regulator, the Charity...
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today announced the appointment of Sir Bert Massie as the new Commissioner for the Compact. In his role, Sir Bert Massie will push for greater public sector compliance with...
The Prime Minister today announced the publication of the first National Security Strategy for the United Kingdom. The strategy highlights the nature of the new security challenges, how they have changed, and how...
The Civil Service Commissioners welcome the publication today of the White Paper 'Governance of Britain - Constitutional Renewal' and the accompanying draft Constitutional Renewal Bill.
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Civil Service Live opens today, bringing together the inspirational people running today's and tomorrow's civil service, to showcase and learn from best practice and innovation across government. &...
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, has today made the fourth commencement order of the Charities Act 2006. It includes the new statutory definition of 'charity' and various accounting and reporting...
Cabinet Office Minister Tom Watson has announced the creation of the Power of Information Task Force, which will drive forward the Government 's pledge to meet rising aspirations of modern communications practice...
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today appointed Baroness Jill Pitkeathly OBE as the Chair of the new Office of the Third Sector's (OTS) Advisory Body. Reporting to the Minister her role will be to ...
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Three new non-party-political peers recommended by the House of Lords Appointments Commission were announced yesterday.
Children and Families Minister, Beverley Hughes today announced the details of a £16m 'Family Pathfinder' programme - naming 15 local areas where disadvantaged families will be offered intensive help...
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, speaking at a groundbreaking social investment conference, has today announced a new programme of work to help standardise and improve how social return on investment (SROI...
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Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, today launched a new taskforce to help more black, Asian and minority ethnic women to become councillors, and so make councils more representative of the community...
Phil Hope, Cabinet Office Minister with responsibility for social exclusion, today visited two ground-breaking projects that are helping Manchester's most vulnerable adults to find a home and a job. &...
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today joined volunteers at Newark Mind to help prepare lunch for people attending the charities' resource centre. As well as pitching in with the work, the minister ...
Sixty key public sector appointments will now be subject to increased scrutiny by Parliament, the Government announced today.
Minister for Women Harriet Harman will say that the new Equality Bill will declutter and simplify legislation, making it easier for small businesses and individuals to understand equality law.
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today called on charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises to give their views on the Draft Legislative Programme (DLP). In a speech to the National Council for ...
The Cabinet Office today published guidance to help organisations that use volunteers to be clear about when they do and don't need to carry out Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks on volunteers. The guidance...
Sir Gus O'Donnell, the Cabinet Secretary, spent today volunteering as a cycling coach at Thames Chase Forest Centre in Essex, as part of a drive to encourage more civil servants to volunteer in their communities...
The Queen's Birthday Honours list 2008 is published today, paying tribute to outstanding achievement and service across the entire community.
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A major review examining how to better engage communities in the fight against crime and raise public confidence in the Criminal Justice System was published today.
The Cabinet Office's Social Exclusion Task Force has today, Thursday 19th June, published Think Research, a web-based document which gives commissioners and providers of services for vulnerable people guidance...
The Joint Ministerial Committee involving the UK Government and the devolved administrations is having a plenary meeting on Wednesday 25 June 2008.
Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, and John Hutton, Secretary of State for Business and Regulatory Reform, are today hosting a conference for Trade Union Equality Representatives. TUC General Secretary...
The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Mike Clasper, CBE, formerly Operational Managing Director at Terra Firma Capital Partners Ltd, as the new Chair of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). ...
Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O'Donnell today published a review of information security in government, putting in place a new framework for the future to improve the rules, culture, accountability and scrutiny ...
A Plenary session of the Joint Ministerial Committee was held in London today.
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Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, joined volunteers in Sydenham and Lewisham today to celebrate the important role that volunteers have played in the NHS since it was set up 60 years ago. The Minister rolled...
The Prime Minister today outlines a bold vision for transforming England's public services. In a Cabinet Office report "Reaching World Class: The next stage in improving public services" published ...
The most vulnerable people in local communities stand to benefit more than ever from the support of charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises, now that a majority of England's local councils have made...
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, has today appointed the panel of the new Third Sector Advisory Body (TSAB). The new panel members bring experience from the third sector and beyond. TSAB has been set up...
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, has asked the Compact Commissioner Sir Bert Massie to lead a debate on whether the Compact should be supported by statutory powers.
Harriet Harman, Minister for Women & Equality, and Ed Miliband, Cabinet Office Minister, today announced new measures to increase the number of women, disabled people, and black, Asian and minority ethnic people...
This morning the Government in partnership with the CBI, Business Services Association (BSA), TUC, Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) & National Council for Voluntary Organisations...
'Mixed picture' on appointment of women says First Commissioner
Government Departments On Track to Meet Challenges of the Future Three major departments of state are making good progress in building their capabillity to meet the demands of public service delivery in the 21st...
The British Government today became the first in the world to announce plans to slash the carbon footprint of its computer systems.
The Government launched a new strategy today to drive forward its commitment to promote diversity and equality within its workforce.
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women from across London will take part in the first in a series of Government events today, which aim to encourage them to become councillors in local government - ultimately...
Provocation defence to be abolished - Men no longer to get away with murder
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The Competition Commission (CC) has formally cleared the anticipated acquisition by Wienerberger Finance Service BV (Wienerberger), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wienerberger AG, of Baggeridge Brick plc (Baggeridge...
The Competition Commission (CC) has today confirmed that it will require Stagecoach and Scottish Citylink to sell some of their services on the Glasgow-Aberdeen and Edinburgh-Inverness routes to a competing operator...
Final CC decisions on actions required by the banks
Competition Commission invites evidence
The Competition Commission (CC) has now started its statutory 30-day period to determine its first appeal under the Energy Act 2004 against certain decisions by Ofgem on modifications to gas and electricity codes...
The Competition Commission (CC) has formally decided that the completed acquisition by Thermo Electron Manufacturing Limited, part of Thermo Electron Corporation (Thermo), of GV Instruments Limited (GVI) would lead...
Issues statement
The Competition Commission (CC) has today formally cancelled its inquiry concerning the anticipated acquisition by G4S Cash Services (UK) Limited of Abbotshurst Group plc (including its subsidiary, Security Plus...
The Competition Commission (CC) has today published an issues statement as part of its inquiry into the anticipated acquisition by Sportech plc of the Vernons football pools business of Ladbrokes plc. ...
The Competition Commission (CC) has accepted interim undertakings from Tesco as part of its inquiry into the completed acquisition by Tesco plc (Tesco) of a former Co-operative Group store on Uxbridge Road, Slough...
The Competition Commission (CC) has published an issues statement as part of its inquiry into the acquisition by British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) of a 17.9 per cent share in ITV plc.
The Competition Commission (CC) has allowed in part an appeal against a decision by the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) to reform the gas offtake regime for Great Britain's high-pressure National...
The Competition Commission (CC) has concluded that the anticipated joint venture between Kemira GrowHow Oyj (Kemira) and Terra Industries Inc (Terra) could damage competition in the market for the supply of carbon...
The Competition Commission (CC) has published an issues statement as part of its statutory review of the CAA's proposed price controls for Heathrow and Gatwick airports, which will govern how much the airports...
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally cleared the completed acquisition by Woolworths Group plc (Woolworths) of book wholesaler Bertram Group Limited (Bertram).
The Competition Commission (CC) has today formally cancelled its inquiry concerning the anticipated acquisition by Polypipe Building Products Limited of Verplas Limited. The CC has received assurances from the parties...
The Competition Commission (CC) has today published an issues statement as part of its investigation into the supply of airport services by BAA in the UK. BAA owns seven airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, and...
The Competition Commission (CC) has today published an issues statement as part of its investigation into the market for the leasing of rolling stock for franchised passenger services and related maintenance services...
The Competition Commission (CC) has formally cleared the completed acquisition by various subsidiaries of Greif Inc (Greif) of the new large steel drum and closures manufacturing business of Blagden Packaging Group...
The Competition Commission (CC) has today published its provisional decision to lift the temporary price controls imposed in 2003 on the UK's four largest banks servicing small and medium-sized enterprises (...
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally cleared the anticipated acquisition by Sportech plc (Sportech) of the Vernons football pools business of Ladbrokes plc. Sportech already operates two football pools...
The Competition Commission (CC) has formally cleared the completed acquisition by Woolworths Group plc (Woolworths) of Bertram Group Limited (Bertram).
Statement of issues
Statement of issues
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally concluded that Tesco's acquisition of a former Co-op store in Slough has reduced competition and choice in the area.
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally found that the acquisition by British Sky Broadcasting plc (BSkyB) of a 17.9 per cent share in ITV plc restricts competition and therefore operates against the public...
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published the Competition Commission's (CC) report and recommendations on charges at Heathrow and Gatwick airports for the five years from 1 April 2008. The report...
The Competition Commission (CC) has formally cleared the anticipated acquisition by Sportech plc (Sportech) of the Vernons football pools business of Ladbrokes plc. Sportech already operates two football pools, ...
The UK groceries market is delivering a good deal for consumers but action is needed to improve competition in a number of local markets and to address relationships between retailers and their suppliers, the Competition...
The Competition Commission (CC) has today published a consultation document inviting views on its current thinking on the nature of competition in the payment protection insurance (PPI) business in the UK. ...
The Competition Commission (CC) has decided that Tesco will be required to sell the site it acquired when it bought a former Co-op store in Slough. In its final report, which is published today at www.competition...
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally concluded that the completed acquisition by Macquarie UK Broadcast Ventures Limited (MUKBV) of National Grid Wireless Group (NGW) would lead to a substantial lessening...
The CC has provisionally cleared the completed acquisition by Game Group plc (GAME) of Games Station Limited (Gamestation), concluding that the merger may not be expected to result in a substantial lessening of ...
The Competition Commission (CC) has today published the latest document as part of its investigation into the market for the leasing of rolling stock for franchised passenger services and related maintenance services...
The Competition Commission (CC) has today published its final decision to lift the temporary price controls imposed in 2003 on the UK's four largest banks1 servicing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). &...
The Competition Commission (CC) has formally cleared the completed acquisition by Game Group plc (GAME) of Games Station Limited (Gamestation).
The Competition Commission (CC) has today published a report looking back at four of its past inquiries dating from 2000 to 2002.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Limited, a joint venture between Stagecoach Bus Holdings Limited (Stagecoach) and ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited (the parent company of Braddell plc (Braddell)), has confirmed that it...
Thermo Electron Manufacturing Limited (Thermo) has confirmed that it has completed the sale of two businesses owned by GV Instruments Limited (GVI), which it acquired in 2006.
The Competition Commission (CC) will allow the completed acquisition by Macquarie UK Broadcast Ventures Limited (MUKBV) of National Grid Wireless Group (NGW), subject to the agreement of a package of measures to...
Competition Commission invites evidence
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has today referred to the Competition Commission (CC) the price control matters in appeals brought against Ofcom by Hutchison 3G and British Telecom in relation to the control...
The Competition Commission (CC) has today formally cancelled its inquiry concerning the anticipated acquisition by CineWorld Group Plc of the cinema business at the Hollywood Green Leisure Park, Wood Green, previously...
The Competition Commission (CC) and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) are to work together on a joint review of their respective guidelines for substantive merger analysis and assessment.
CC sees potential for competition at all BAA airports in England and Scotland and calls for further evidence
The Competition Commission (CC) has today published its final report in its inquiry into UK groceries retailing, including measures to improve competition in local areas and to address its concerns about relationships...
Issues statement
Companies face little or no competition when selling Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) to their credit customers and as a result customers appear to be overcharged by over £1.4 billion a year, the Competition...
The Competition Commission (CC) has published an issues statement as part of its inquiry into the proposed acquisition by BOC Limited (BOC) of the chlorine packaging and distribution business of Ineos Chlor Limited...
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction of Mr Anthony Stock to the Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction of Mr Aaron Bacchus to the Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the sentence of Mr John Lomey to the Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the sentence of Mr Darren Michael Brown to the Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction of Billy Joe Friend to the Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction of Mr John Quinn to the Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction of Mr Nicholas Farnell to the Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction of Mr Colin Waters to the Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction of Mr Russell Broughton to the Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction of Mr John Lewis Brown to the Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the convictions of Mr Hugh Hanna and Mr Robert Hindes to the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction of Mr Keith Beckles to the Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction and sentence of Mr Christopher Scott Porter for rape and assault to the Court of Appeal.
The new chairman of the Criminal Cases Review Commission, Professor Graham Zellick, today outlined his plans for the future of the organisation.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction of Mr Michael Holliday for an offence of robbery back to the Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the convictions of Paul Michael Irwin and Mr David William Parkin for rape to the Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has welcomed a statement by the Attorney-General on the Court of Appeal judgment in the case of Angela Cannings.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction of Mr Paul Arthur Oakley for rape and indecent assault back the Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the murder conviction of Jonathan Probyn back to the Court of Appeal.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission received 955 applications in 2004-05, the highest number for five years.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission closed 1,012 cases against an intake of 938 applications in 2005-06, according to its Annual Report which is published today.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred to the Court of Appeal the convictions of the two men for their involvement in the importation of heroin into the UK.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred to the Court of Appeal the two convictions for indecent assault of Mr Justin Tunbridge.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred to the Court of Appeal the conviction for murder of Robert Kennedy.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred to the Court of Appeal the convictions for rape and indecent assault of Mr B.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred to the Court of Appeal the conviction and sentence for indecent assault of Mr F.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission and the University of Birmingham are to host a major conference in May to mark the 10th anniversary of the Commission's inception.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred to the Court of Appeal the convictions for buggery, rape and indecent assault of Mr W.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission today referred the conviction for murder of Barry George to the Court of Appeal, following a thorough and intensive review. The referral is based on new evidence which calls ...
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the convictions of Martin Hammill for unlawful sexual intercourse and indecent assault to the Court of Appeal.
Applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission continued to rise slightly with 1,051 applications in 2006-07 compared with 1,011 the previous year, according to the Commission's annual report, published...
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction of Anthony Stock for robbery of a Tesco store in 1970 to the Court of Appeal. This will be the fourth time Mr Stock's case has been considered...
The Commission has referred the convictions of Mr Gerard Hodgins and Mr Danny Morrison for false imprisonment to the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal.
The Commission is the independent public body which came into existence in 1997 to investigate possible miscarriages of justice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and decide if cases should be referred to the...
New regulation of claims management companies came a major step closer today as the DCA published the rules that will apply to persons authorised to provide claims management services under the Compensation Act ...
Legal Services Minister Bridget Prentice today asked lawyers to help open up the legal profession to people from different backgrounds to retain and enhance public confidence.
A consultation paper on draft Freedom of Information (FoI) fee regulations was published today by the Department for Constitutional Affairs (DCA).
A consultation on prisoner voting to respond to the European Court of Human Rights judgment on the Hirst case was announced today.
Children disinherited by a murder or manslaughter committed by their parents, or by a refusal by parents to take up a legacy under a will should still be eligible to inherit, the Government announced today. ...
For the first time an official, authoritative online database of revised UK primary legislation is available free of charge to the public, the Department for Constitutional Affairs (DCA) announced today. &...
Measures to improve security at the polls come into force on 1 January 2007.
The Legal Services Complaints Commissioner, Zahida Manzoor CBE, has today announced the targets she has set in relation to the handling of complaints about members of the Law Society for the period 1 April 2007 ...
Two new initiatives will see local communities help magistrates' courts with sentencing.
Reforms to the legal aid system will ensure good quality advice is available for the most vulnerable groups of people, Legal Aid Minister Vera Baird will say in a Parliamentary debate later today.