Dear Colleague A number of things. I wish to update you on the discussions with the Law Society yesterday regarding the DoJ “measures to address legal aid pressures.”  It is clear that insufficient detail has been provided by the DoJ on the range of measures envisaged by the Minister. The Society is seeking further clarification Read more about Urgent Update[…]

The BSA would like to advise members that the following CPD lecture will take place on Thursday 12 February 2015 “The Parole Commissioners for NI – A Practitioner’s Guide”  by Chief Commissioner Christine Glenn and Joanne Williams The Lecture will be held at Law Society House, Victoria Street, Belfast Time : 1 – 2 pm 1 CPD Read more about CPD Lecture : 12 February 2015 “The Parole Commissioners for NI – A Practitioners Guide” by Chief Commissioner Christine Glenn and Joanna Williams[…]

Dear Colleague I am meeting the Law Society President and Chief Executive this afternoon to discuss the grave situation arising from the “measures to address legal aid pressures” announcement made by the DoJ last week. A further update will be provided following that meeting. The matter will also be discussed by the BSA Committee tonight at Read more about Measures to Address Legal Aid Pressures[…]

  His Honour Judge Devlin has requested that we circulate the information below to our membership:  BELFAST COMBINED COURTS HEARING LOSS CASES His Honour Judge Devlin has directed that relevant Civil Bills in relation to hearing loss claims  lodged in Belfast, must be clearly noted as follows –‘Hearing Loss Claim’. Early identification will differentiate this Read more about Hearing Loss Cases[…]

Dear Member, Below is the BSA draft response to the DOJ consultation paper relating to Scope of Civil Legal Aid. The Association would welcome from members any reasoned comments, additions, amendments or substitutions that it is felt are required in respect of this response. Please note any comments should be sent to the BSA administrator using Read more about Scope of Legal Aid[…]

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The BSA would like to advise members that the following CPD lecture will take place on Thursday 29 January 2015. “Solicitors and Mediation” by Michael McCrea BL The Lecture will be held at Law Society House, Victoria Street, Belfast Time : 1 – 2 pm 1 CPD Point Fee £20 members  £40 non-members

Please note there are only 10 places now available at this lecture and anyone wishing to attend should book now to avoid disappointment.   Dear Colleague To mark the 800th Anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta the BSA is hosting a specific CPD event on the 20 February 2015 at 3pm at Law Read more about Magna Carta – CPD event : 20 February 2015 at 3pm[…]

Dear Colleague First of all can I wish everyone a very Happy New Year! You will recall that I arranged to meet with Musgrave Street PSNI regarding problems experienced by practitioners with delays in its custody suite. I had a very productive meeting with DCI Haslett, Inspector King and Sergeant Dalzell and a further meeting is Read more about Musgrave Street Custody Suite[…]