Dear Colleague Further to my email on Monday, Inspector Eugene King of Musgrave Street PSNI has agreed to meet to discuss the concerns of practitioners with the current waiting times at the Custody Suite. If anyone wishes a specific issue raised or has suggestions in how things could be improved please let me know and Read more about Musgrave Street Custody Suite[…]

  Dear Colleague It has been brought to the attention of the BSA that a number of members have experienced huge delays at Musgrave Custody Suite both pre and post interview.   A number of members have contacted us confirming that waiting for three hours post interview for a decision to be taken is very common. In Read more about Musgrave Street Custody Suite[…]

The BSA would like to advise members that the following CPD lecture will take place on Thursday 15 January 2015. “Tax Considerations on the Sale and Purchase of Property” by Angela Keery, Deloitte UK The Lecture will be held at Law Society House, Victoria Street, Belfast Time : 1 – 2 pm 1 CPD Point Fee £20 members  £40 Read more about CPD Lecture: 15 January 2015 “Tax Considerations on the Sale and Purchase of Property”[…]

CROWN COURT DIRECTION OF MR JUSTICE WEIR  Examination of prisoners for Court Purposes by Medical Experts at Prison The following note is being issued on the direction of Mr Justice Weir, the Senior Criminal Judge. Solicitors, Medical Practitioners and Clinical and Forensic Psychologists are asked to note the following: From now on when booking Medical Practitioners Read more about Examination of Prisoners for Court Purposes by Medical Experts at Prison[…]

Dear Colleague   Yet another consultation has been launched by the Department of Justice; this time the use of expert witnesses appearing in the courts in Northern Ireland. It would appear that the consultation will consider a range of issues in relation to the deployment and remuneration of expert witnesses who are funded by the legal Read more about Use of Expert Witnesses in N I Courts[…]

2nd Floor Waterfront Plaza 8 Laganbank Road `Mays Meadow Belfast BT1 3BN   Office of the Chairman and Chief Executive                                                          Tel:  028 9040 8805 Email:  accesstojustice@nilsc.org.uk   LSC Circular 19/14 29 October 2014 Dear Practitioner Legal Advice and Assistance Scheme (Green Form Scheme) – not PACE Introduction of New Rep 5 Form Procedures to be Read more about New NILSC Circular[…]

DATE   TOPIC SPEAKER TIME FEE Thursday15.1.15 Tax considerationson the sale and purchase of property. Angela Keery –Deloitte UK. 1.00 – 2.00pm £20 Members £40 Non-Members Thursday29.1.15 Solicitors and Mediation. Michael McCrea, BL. 1.00 – 2.00pm £20 Members £40 Non-Members Thursday12.2.15 The Parole Commissioners for NI. Chief Commissioner Christine Glenn & Joanne Williams. 1.00 – Read more about BSA LECTURE SERIES 2015[…]

Dear Colleague  The BSA Annual Dinner for 2015 will be held in the Crumlin Road Gaol. Further details will be provided next month. But for now – save the date!!        

  Dear Colleague At this year’s AGM on the 21st November an amendment to the BSA constitution has been proposed. It will be placed on  the agenda at the AGM for discussion. I have included herein the wording of the amendment:-   4. (ii)The affairs of the Association shall be managed and directed by a Read more about Proposed Amendment to the BSA Constitution[…]