On the subject of 2021
‘Claims R Us’ portal could transform civil justice, says master of the rolls »
On October 21st, 2021 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2021.
By Paul Rogerson >> (21 October 2021) A digital triage portal for all civil justice claims could help England and Wales become the ‘first major economy’ to make the wholesale transition to online dispute resolution. That is the bold ambition of Sir Geoffrey Vos, master of the rolls, who declared last night that Covid-19 ‘will […]
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Society voices ‘genuine concerns’ about power of attorney reforms »
On October 14th, 2021 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2021.
By Jemma Slingo >> (14 October 2021) The Law Society has raised concerns about plans to make it easier to obtain lasting power of attorney (LPA), warning that sufficient safeguards must remain in place to protect the vulnerable. The Ministry of Justice and Office of the Public Guardian are consulting on how to simplify the […]
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‘Chance to get ahead’: Undergrads to take SQE course »
On October 13th, 2021 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2021.
By Gazette Reporter >> (13 October 2021) Undergraduates in Southampton will start preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam before they graduate, as universities adapt to the new qualification regime. Solent University will offer third-year law students the option to take a SQE preparation course as part of their degree. The university, which is based in […]
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‘Cheaper ticket to greater exploitation’: Trade union takes aim at SQE »
On October 12th, 2021 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2021.
By Jemma Slingo >> (12 October 2021) The Solicitors Qualifying Exam could result in ‘precarious and exploitative’ jobs for junior lawyers, as small firms replace two-year training contracts with temporary positions, a trade union representing legal sector workers has warned. Under the SQE regime – which came into force in September – trainees must complete […]
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LCJ reveals new platform for remote hearings »
On October 11th, 2021 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2021.
By Monidipa Fouzder >> (11 October 2021) Virtual consultation rooms and a network to monitor connectivity issues in remote hearings are part of a new platform that will help the courts to reduce the backlog of outstanding cases, the lord chief justice has claimed. The Cloud Video Platform was brought forward last year to keep […]
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Make English law the default for new tech sectors, urges LCJ group »
On October 6th, 2021 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2021.
By Jemma Slingo >> (6 October 2021) Efforts should be made to make English law the jurisdiction of choice in emerging sectors such as fintech and artificial intelligence in order to fend off international competition, a report commissioned by the judiciary has recommended. The study commissioned by LegalUK, a group set up in 2017 to promote […]
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Society pushes government for SQE loan scheme »
On October 5th, 2021 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2021.
By Jemma Slingo >> (5 October 2021) The Law Society has called on the government to devise a loan system for students taking the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), warning that candidates from less privileged backgrounds could face a ‘significant barrier’ to the legal profession. In its spending review submission to the Treasury, the Law Society […]
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Levelling up: justice has a key role, government told »
On October 5th, 2021 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2021.
By Monidpa Fouzder >> (5 October 2021) The government must, at a minimum, maintain current levels of spending to allow the legal sector to play its part in ‘levelling up’ the country, Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce has told the Conservative Party conference. A white paper led by prime minister Boris Johnson will be […]
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News focus: Red alert on legal advice deserts »
On October 4th, 2021 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2021.
By Monidipa Fouzder >> (4 October 2021) As civil legal aid withers away across England and Wales, the Law Society is calling for fees to be reviewed and simplified urgently so that they properly reflect costs. Shocking infographics illustrating the growth of ‘advice deserts’ in community care, education, housing, welfare, and immigration and asylum are […]
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Raab admits court delays ‘unacceptable’ as backlog reaches record hig »
On September 30th, 2021 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2021.
By Monidipa Fouzder >> (30 September 2021) The lord chancellor has taken the unusual step of commenting on newly-released criminal court statistics, with the latest showing the Crown court backlog reaching a record high. Statistics published today show that there were 60,692 outstanding cases in the Crown court at the end of June, up from […]
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