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Legal aid update |
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18 May 2018 |
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The Law Society is aware that in some parts of the country solicitors are coming under pressure from the court where counsel has declined to act in a Crown Court matter.
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are re-circulating the link to our guidance, which sets out the ethical, contractual and practical issues arising from this situation. The guidance has been updated in response to a note that was circulated by the Northern Circuit Judges. We are reviewing
the note further in light of recent events, and are taking legal advice on solicitors’ rights and obligations in the face of demands from the courts.
Please get in touch with us by email if you are facing a situation which you believe is not covered by the guidance.
> Read
the guidance |
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The Law Centres Network (LCN) represented by the Public Law Project is judicially reviewing the MoJ regarding changes to the HPCDS. The changes include price competitive tendering for HPCDS contracts, which is potentially significant for all legal aid providers.
Permission has been granted and the case is listed for a two-day hearing commencing on 21 May. The LCN is crowdfunding to raise £5,000 to cover expenses such as pre-hearing costs and disbursements.
> For
more information and to pledge support visit www.crowdjustice.com |
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The Legal Aid Agency has sent out a reminder to all those firms taking part in the civil tender process that the verification process needs to be completed by the 20 July 2018.
> Find
out more (download PDF) |
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The Excellence Awards allow us to celebrate those who are representing the profession in the best possible way, pushing forward with dedication and striving to support their clients.
This year we have 22 categories recognising excellence across the legal sector. Alongside 13 team awards there are also nine individual categories to celebrate those who consistently go the extra mile in their field, including Solicitor Advocate of the Year,
Excellence in Technology, and Innovation and Human Rights Lawyer of the Year.
Featuring successful entries from last year’s awards we’ve highlighted some exemplary work from across the profession in case studies to inspire your nominations.
Take a look at our case studies, and tell us about your success before nominations close on Friday 25 May.
> See
all categories and criteria
> Nominate
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