Tag: MOJ
Court fee changes
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has now announced a series of changes to the level of fees in the civil courts. The changes are aimed…
Government Proposals for Court Fee Reforms – Consultation Paper
As Solicitors costs are being driven down under the new regime it appears that Court fees could be significantly increased under proposals put forward by…
Update for the Profession on Criminal Very High Cost Cases (VHCC)
On 31 October 2013 the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) sent contract amendment notices to barristers who hold a criminal VHCC contract. Details of the proposed…
Legal Aid cuts affecting divorce courts
Figures obtained from the MoJ under a Freedom of Information request have shown the number of couples inquiring about mediation has halved since the legal…
Jackson Reforms – 30% Fall in Claims Management Companies
The number of claims management companies registered to handle personal injury claims has fallen by 30% in just over a year, the Ministry of Justice…
Mary Collins looks at another uncertainty arising from the introduction of the new rules post-Jackson
The Summary of the changes to Part 47 on the Ministry of Justice’s website states, in relation to points of dispute/replies, that they must be…