The government consultation, Reforming the courts’ approach to McKenzie Friends, has been extended until 9 June. Non-lawyer assistants to litigants in person have become a common feature of family courts since legal aid cuts took effect in April 2013, and some of these charge fees. A working group, chaired by Mrs Justice Asplin, is examining the issue and may suggest possible reform. The consultation was originally scheduled to close on 19 May. It invites submissions relevant to courts in England and Wales..
12 May 2016
Extension for McKenzie Friends consultation
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson
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Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London
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West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire
NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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