Detailed briefing paper by the House of Common Library, published in December 2013 and available on the website of the UK Parliament. Explains what hybrid bills are and covers the procedure for passage of a hybrid bill. An appendix lists the all the hybrid bills introduced from the 1983/84 parliament session onwards.
Description of each stage of the legislative process in the UK Parliament at Westminster, on the Parliament website. Includes explanations of terminology and links to further information.
The latest news on licensing laws is given by a firm of Nottingham based solicitors specialising in liquor, public entertainment, betting and gaming law. Brief notes are given on the current status of these regulations, but the main value of the website lies in the news updates on the latest developments and trends in legislation affecting the leisure industry in the United Kingdom. Please note that there is a section for clients only.
Official website of the Independent Case Examiner (ICE) whose role is to investigate complaints made by users of the following Government Agencies: the Child Support Agency; Debt Management; Pension, Disability and Carers Service; the Financial Assistance Scheme; Jobcentre Plus; Child Maintenance and Enforcement Division (Northern Ireland) and the Northern Ireland Social Security Agency. The site gives guidance on how to make a complaint and how complaints will be dealt with by the ICE, additional information about the work of the ICE, annual reports and news items about the service.
This section of the Judiciary website is devoted to official reviews of civil litigation costs, from Lord Justice Jackson's prelimary and final reports of 2009 and 2010 onwards. It provides background information about the reviews, the official reports on civil litigation costs, pilot studies, press releases, speeches, responses to consultations and related documents.
Website of the Lawyers Defence Group, an organisation providing advice and guidance for legal professionals on regulatory, conduct, practice, partnership and employment issues. The service is run by Richard Nelson Solicitors and Murdochs Solicitors. The site has information outlining the role of the various regulators including the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the Bar Standards Board and the Council for Licensed Conveyancers.
Website of Local Government Lawyer a UK online journal published by HB Editorial Services Ltd. Local Government Lawyer is made freely available in full text and is aimed at lawyers working for or advising local authorities. The journal features news, articles, comment and analysis on local government law. Topics covered include legal aspects of management, adult social services, children's social services, community safety, employment, housing, litigation, planning and transport. Jobs listings and details of courses and events are also given.
This blog was set up in June 2009, a few months before the UK Supreme Court opened. Written by lawyers at Matrix Chambers and Olswang LLP, it provides news and commentary on the Supreme Court and its judgments, with links to original sources including articles, speeches, podcasts, cases and press articles. Links are given to judgments and upcoming hearings of the Court, and to related websites.
Website of the Tax Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal which hears appeals against decisions relating to tax made by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Taxes covered include income tax, corporation tax, national insurance contributions, VAT, custom duties, excise duties and landfill tax. The website explains the role and organisation of the Tribunal and gives guidance on making an appeal including providing the appropriate forms to download. Tribunal decisions can be downloaded from the site in full text back to 2002.
The Trust Law Committee is an organisation of academics and practitioners devoted to improving the law of trusts in England and Wales. The organisation was set up in 1994 and its website is hosted at King's College, London. The site gives the names of members of the Committee and outlines the process that has to be undergone to improve the law. Consultation papers and reports published by the Committee can be freely downloaded from the site.
