Tag Archives: England and Wales

Sunday Trading during the Olympic and Paralympic games in London

The Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Bill (HL Bill 139) has recently been published. Although welcomed in some quarters (notably the retail business community in central London) the draft law is viewed as being quite controversial in … Continue reading

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Consultation on proposed increases to High Court and Court of Appeal fees

  The Ministry of Justice has recently launched a consultation on proposed changes to fees in the High Court and Court of Appeal Civil Division. The consultation is aimed at users of the High Court and Court of Appeal Civil … Continue reading

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Consultation on reforming civil justice in England and Wales

Secretary of State for Justice, Ken Clarke, has published a new consultation on reforming Civil Justice in England and Wales. Setting out plans to tackle the perceived compensation culture, restore proportionality in costs for court users – particularly businesses, and promote quicker, cheaper alternative … Continue reading

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