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THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (AMENDMENT) RULES 2010

Sue Johnson — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:08:52 +0100

The Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2010 will come into force on 4 October 2010.

Court Closures - Campaign briefing paper from The Law Society

Sue Johnson — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:40:51 +0100

This briefing suggests how law firms, local law societies and practitioner groups can lobby decision makers with their concerns around the proposed closure of court services across England and Wales. You should be aware that at the national level, the Council of the Law Society has decided not to campaign against the

Friday 15 October 2010 CLSA Conference Brandon Hall, Coventry

Sue Johnson — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:55:28 +0100

Details to follow

The Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Kevin Commons

Sue Johnson — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:26:22 +0100

The Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Kevin Commons in Cumbria yesterday in a sequence of events which have shocked the world.

Criminal Law Solicitors' Association

Press Release Issued 23 March 2010

The Criminal Law Solicitors Association is refreshed to see that in the announcement by the Ministry

CLSA response to VHCC Consulation 8 Feb 2010

Sue Johnson — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:09:15 +0000

To see a copy of the response click here

BVT contracts for Manchester and Avon and Somerset are to be scrapped

Sue Johnson — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:41:23 +0000

Criminal Law Solicitors' Association Press Release Issued 18 December 2009

Yesterday, in a move which surprised no one but disappointed many, it was announced that the savage cuts heralded in a consultation launched last August and euphemistically called "Legal Aid: Funding Reforms" would be implemented

CLSA response to MOJ Consultation Legal Aid Funding Reforms

Sue Johnson — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:34:13 +0000

Click here to download a copy

PRESS RELEASE 11 NOVEMBER 2009 - The Ministry of Justice Legal Aid Reforms Consultation Paper on cuts, closes 12th November 2009

Sue Johnson — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:03:37 +0000

The savage cuts to the Legal Aid fees paid to Solicitors and Barristers are said by LCCSA'S President, Paul Harris, to be:-

"Without precedent in their scale, affecting police stations, Magistrates Courts and Crown Courts.

Legal Aid: Funding Reforms – Ministry of Justice Consultation Paper

Sue Johnson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:25:41 +0000

On 20th August the MoJ published its Funding Reforms Consultation hard on the heels of the largest response ever seen to an LSC Consultation Best Value Tendering.

There is no doubt that the high quality and sheer volume of responses on BVT caused the LSC to re think its National Roll Out Plans.

CLSA Action Pack October 2009

Sue Johnson — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:26:14 +0100

Ministry of Justice Criminal Legal Aid Payment Cuts

View the CLSA's BVT Response here

PPE implementation date confirmed 1st May 2009

Sue Johnson — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:47:50 +0100

I am pleased to inform you that the implementation date for the new PPE process has been confirmed and CPS will start recording and providing a running total of PPE from 1 May.

The change will apply to all new cases and to all NAEs for existing cases. There will

SMP Payments

Sue Johnson — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:10:44 +0100

Issue 59 of Focus was emailed to firms on Monday and contained details on the back page of the BACs payment dates for April and May.

30 March 2009 - The Legal Services Commission (LSC) has published its second consultation paper on Best Value Tendering

Sue Johnson — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:39:08 +0100

Criminal Law Solicitors' Association

Press Release

Issued 30 March 2009

A One Trick Pony

The

Consultations launched on payment of Crown Court defence costs

Sue Johnson — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:27:23 +0000

Copies of the consultation papers are available from the Ministry of Justice websites

View the CLSA Press Release here

Higher Rights – Accreditation and Exemption Routes extended until 31st December 2008

Default admin account — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:54:39 +0100

The SRA has confirmed the further extension of the Accreditation and Exemption Routes until 31st December 2008.

Click here for a copy of the letter