Disciplinary and Regulatory Proceedings - Couverture rigide

Harris, Brian; Etc.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1846610435 ISBN 13 : 9781846610431

Editeur : Jordan Publishing, 2006

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Written by leading practitioners with considerable experience of tribunals both as chairmen and lawyers, this work provides an authoritative examination of the general principles that apply to all regulatory and disciplinary tribunals, including coverage of the basis of the tribunal s authority and extent of its jurisdiction, natural justice, human rights, grounds for disciplinary action, investigations, decision to prosecute, hearings, evidence, appeals, and enforcement. Guidance on the practical application of the general principles is provided, looking at such issues as the retrospective effect of rule changes, malicious falsehood, data protection and freedom of information, whistleblowing, and guidance on defending a claim or how to avoid or defuse a claim. The disciplinary arrangements of the most prominent regulators are described in outline in a separate section. What s new? a new chapter on Legal Services Regulation significant new case-law, including the House of Lords decision in Re B(Children) concerning the standard of proof in civil proceedings developments in health care regulation as more small regulatory bodies come under the Health Professions Council developments in financial services "risk based" regulation new disciplinary schemes, eg Accountants Joint Disciplinary Scheme, Bar Standards Board rules, and Solicitors disciplinary proceedings rules the Local Government and Involvement in Public Health Act 2007 and its impact on the Data Protection Act CONTENTS PART I: Disciplinary and Regulatory Proceedings The Basis of the Jurisdiction; The Right to a Fair Trial; The Common Framework; The Grounds for Disciplinary Action; The Role of Ethical Guides and Codes of Practice; Commencing an Investigation; The Investigation; The Decision to Prosecute; The Tribunal; Pre-trial Issues; Public Hearings; Witnesses, Evidence and Proof; The Hearing; Penalties, Powers and Costs; Appeal and Judicial Review; Regulatory Functions; The Enforcement Powers of the Financial Services Authority; Healthcare Regulation; The Regulation of Legal Services; The Civil Liability of Disciplinary and Regulatory Bodies; The Retrospective Effect of Rule Changes; Data Protection and Freedom of Information PART II: Disciplinary and Regulatory Arrangements in Practice Practical Advice; Exemplars APPENDIX

Revue de presse

This excellent and authoritative work is an invaluable aid not only to regulatory enforcement lawyers but to anyone working in a regulated industry or dealing with public bodies --Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers Bulletin

The first source of reference for anyone dealing seriously with this subject. --New Law Journal

Essential for those dealing in this area of law. --Professional Briefing

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jordan Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1846610435
• ISBN 13: 9781846610431
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 492
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible