The Master of the Rolls has accepted the Advisory Committee on Costs’ recommendation that the 2009 Guideline Hourly Rates should be increased (in line with inflation) by 1.7 per cent for 2010. They commenced on 1 April 2010.
In this month’s issue…
Rape Sentencing Are the courts too soft on rapists?
Civil Justice Reform An interview with Lord Justice Jackson
Legal professional privilege Let the fightback begin