The Bar Council is urging all barristers to write to their MPs in a bid to stop the Ministry of Justice cutting legal aid and introducing tendering, which it calls ‘discriminatory’ and says will ‘irreversibly undermine access to justice’.
Theft Of Intellectual Property To Carry Jail Term
In her annual Speech delivered at the State Opening of Parliament yesterday (May 8th) the Queen confirmed that stealing registered designs and selling counterfeit products for profit will become a criminal offence punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
New Consumer Rights Bill
New consumer rights legislation that will cover apps and media downloads will be unveiled today (May 8th) during the Queen’s annual speech to Parliament.
Married Person’s Allowance To Be Blocked For Overseas Residents
The Government will announce tomorrow (May 8th) that as of 2016 some 220,000 people living abroad will no longer receive married person’s allowance based solely on their spouse’s work history.
The Queen’s Speech to Contain New Legislation
It has been announced that the Queen’s speech for 2013, to be delivered next Wednesday (May 8th), will contain legislation on pensions, social care and benefits, as well as information on reforms aimed at boosting the economy.