Hi-tech changes that are dragging the law into the 21st century

Article Abstract:

The use of technology in the study of law and administration of justice in the UK is discussed. Law firms are using the internet to train in-house lawyers, while defendants will be able to plead guilty by e-mail.

Usage, Software, Internet, Attorneys, Lawyers, Training

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The case for the defence

Article Abstract:

The legal profession in the UK is generally opposed to the government's plans to introduce US-style public defenders. Some observers feel that people accused of crimes would get inadequate representation in court if the salaried solicitors working within this scheme became overworked.

Planning, Public defenders

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I'll see you out of court

Article Abstract:

The UK government's Access to Justice Bill, based on the reforms to civil court procedure proposed by Lord Woolf, places strong emphasis on the use of alternative dispute resolution. It will become possible for judges to penalize incompetent lawyers, while the claims of frivolous and vexatious claimants will be struck out. Simple cases under 15,000 pounds sterling will be heard within 30 weeks of the start of proceedings, while claims above 15,000 pounds sterling will go to the County Court and claims above 50,000 pounds sterling to the High Court.

United Kingdom, Government domestic functions, Legislative Bodies, Judiciary, Laws, regulations and rules

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