by admin | Jun 30, 2011 | Consultations
HLPA’s response to the MoJ consultation paper on reform of the County Courts has been submitted and can be read here [link to .doc file].
by admin | Mar 29, 2011 | Consultations
In response to threatened Judicial Review proceedings by Pierce Glynn, the DCLG agreed to a consultation on tenant’s liability for district (or block) heating charges levied by a local authority. Such charges are not challengeable as a service charge under...
by admin | Mar 29, 2011 | Consultations
As if the proposed implementation of the Jackson reforms wasn’t enough, the MoJ has issued a consultation on reforming the County Court system. Amongst the highlights, raising the small claims limit to £15,000 from £5,000, compulsory mediation for small claims...
by admin | Feb 15, 2011 | Consultations
HLPA’s response to the consultation on the reform of civil litigation costs (after Jackson) was sent to the MoJ on 14 February 2011. This is particularly important for HLPA memebers in view of the proposals on disrepair CFA funding and costs shifting in other...
by admin | Feb 14, 2011 | Consultations
HLPA’s response to the consultation on Legal Aid reforms was sent to the Ministry of Justice today, 14 February 2011. A copy of the response can be downloaded here [doc]
by admin | Feb 4, 2011 | Consultations
The first draft of HLPA’s response to the consultation on legal aid reform is now available for suggested additions and amendments in the member’s forum. The final response has to be sent to the MoJ for 14 February 2011, so please add any views or...
