On December 14th 2011 Justice Minister Jonathan Djangoly launched a Consultation to look at introducing Fees in Employment Tribunal Cases. This is designed to save Taxpayers £84m.
A recent decision of the Supreme Court has caused consternation in legal circles resulting in calls for urgent reform of the law governing property jointly owned by unmarried couples.
Access to Justice in its wider sense can be seen as a prerequisite for any civilised society ensuring equality of that access irrespective of an individual’s financial situation.
From April 6th 2012 an Employee will have to have worked for 2 years to be able to bring a Claim for Unfair Dismissal. This was announced at the Conservative Party Conference on October 3rd but should they have done more?
The Conservative Party is expected to announce plans to double the qualifying period for Unfair Dismissal Claims from 1 to 2 years. Will that help your business?
At a time when £350m is being slashed off the Legal Aid Budget it is a scandal that the Government has failed to collect £600m ordered to be paid