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Explanation of legal phrases used in the Civil Procedure Rules.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to Online Civil Money Claims (OCMC) Pilot (51R) and County Court Online Pilot Scheme (51S). Changes come into effect on 24 May 2021.
Information about the changes to whiplash claims that came into force on 31 May 2021.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Exeter on 30 May 2018.
Policy and guidance for governors on ensuring proper arrangements are in place for managing, monitoring and improving healthcare in prisons.
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has commissioned a review of the youth justice system in England and Wales.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Last updated 30 January 2017.
Information on how to apply for payment out of a fund following the death of a Court of Protection client.
Outlines guidance to practitioners to enable proper implementation of the requirements of the Armed Forces Act 2006.
These are the Rules of the Supreme Court (RSC) - Schedule 1.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to new Practice Direction 51ZA extension of time limits and clarification of PD 51Y.
The new Practice Direction (36R) supplementing the Family Procedure Rules 2010 changes Practice Directions 2C and 5B. It comes into force in May 2020.
How the Ministry of Justice will use your personal data when you nominate someone or are nominated by someone to receive an Honorary King’s Counsel award.
Guide for homeowners setting out your rights and what to do if your property is invaded.
Changes to the Victim Surcharge which are due to take effect on offences committed on or after 1 October 2012.
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (“the 2012 Act”) creates five new criminal offences. Section 142 - offences…
Powers under section 137 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000.
Guidance for criminal justice agencies on the new youth remand framework and amendments to adult remand provisions.
Addition of Royal Park offences to penalty notice for disorder scheme following the approval of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001.
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