Thompsons Solicitors
Telephone08000 224 224
Claim by TextText CLAIM to 82010
You are in: Home Page | About Thompsons | Information and Resources | Briefings and Responses

Briefings and Responses

Thompsons publishes briefings on current legal issues and responds to government proposals and policy reviews.

To read archived editions of the Briefings and Responses, follow the links below. Newer editions from 1st May 2011 onwards can be found at Briefings and Responses.

red bullet indicating list itemDepartment for Business, Innovation and Skills - Resolving workplace disputes - a consultation (PDF 284KB)
Response from Thompsons Solicitors
April 2011

red bullet indicating list itemGovernment’s Civil Litigation Funding consultation (PDF 243KB)
Response from Thompsons Solicitors
February 2011

red bullet indicating list itemGovernment’s Legal Aid reform consultation (PDF 80KB)
Response from Thompsons Solicitors
February 2011

red bullet indicating list itemEquality Act 2010: the public sector equality duty consultation
Response from Thompsons Solicitors
November 2010

red bullet indicating list itemThe Lord Young review of health and safety and the compensation culture
Response from Thompsons Solicitors
July 2010

red bullet indicating list itemReform of the coroner system (next stage) - Preparing for implementation
Response from Thompsons Solicitors
July 2010

red bullet indicating list itemLegal Services Consumer Panel - Referral Arrangements: Call for Evidence
Submission by Thompsons Solicitors
February 2010

red bullet indicating list itemJackson Review of Civil Litigation Costs: Final Report
Thompsons briefing for unions
January 2010

red bullet indicating list itemMinistry of Justice - Consultation on the Draft Damages Based Agreements Regulations 2010
Response from Thompsons Solicitors
January 2010

red bullet indicating list itemSentencing for Corporate Manslaughter and Health and Safety Offences Causing Death: Consultation Guideline
Response from Thompsons Solicitors
January 2010

red bullet indicating list itemMinistry of Justice - Legal Aid Funding Reforms
Response from Thompsons Solicitors
November 2009

red bullet indicating list itemGovernment Equalities Office - Equality Bill: Making it work. Policy proposals for specific duties
Response from Thompsons Solicitors
October 2009

red bullet indicating list itemMinistry of Justice Consultation - Regulating Damages Based Agreements
Response from Thompsons Solicitors
September 2009

red bullet indicating list itemDepartment for Business, Innovation and Skills - Consultation on Employment Tribunal Claims and the Public Interest Disclosure Act
Response from Thompsons Solicitors
September 2009

red bullet indicating list itemDepartment for Work and Pensions - Reforming the Medical Statement: consultation on draft regulations
Response from Thompsons Solicitors
August 2009

red bullet indicating list itemDepartment for Business, Innovation and Skills - The Blacklisting of Trade Unionists: Consultation on the Revised Draft Regulations
Response from Thompsons Solicitors
August 2009

red bullet indicating list itemCivil Litigation Costs Review
Response from Thompsons Solicitors to the Interim Report
July 2009

red bullet indicating list itemDepartment for Transport - The definition of “Significant Personal Injury” under the 5th Motor Insurance Directive (2005/14/EC)
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
July 2009

red bullet indicating list itemLegal Services Commission - Best Value Tendering for CDS Contracts 2010
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
June 2009

red bullet indicating list itemDEFRA - Changes to the Animals Act 1971 to clarify the application of strict liability to the keepers of animals
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
June 2009

red bullet indicating list itemBERR/BIS - Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
June 2009

red bullet indicating list item Ministry of Justice - The Award of Costs from Central Funds in Criminal Cases
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
February 2009

red bullet indicating list item Ministry of Justice - Crown Court Means Testing
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
February 2009

red bullet indicating list itemCivil Litigation Costs Review - Thompsons Solicitors Evidence to Jackson Review
Evidence by Thompsons Solicitors
January 2009

red bullet indicating list itemNorthern Ireland Department of Finance and Personnel - Pleural Plaques consultation
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
January 2009

red bullet indicating list itemEmployment Bill Clause 19 ASLEF v UK
Briefing by Thompsons Solicitors
October 2008

red bullet indicating list itemCriminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2008
Briefing by Thompsons Solicitors
October 2008

red bullet indicating list itemLawyer Delegation to Colombia Gathers Evidence
Interim Report by Thompsons Solicitors
October 2008

red bullet indicating list itemMinistry of Justice Pleural Plaques Consultation
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
October 2008

red bullet indicating list itemBERR: Dispute Resolution Secondary Legislation Consultation
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
September 2008

red bullet indicating list itemFramework for a Fairer Future - The Equality Bill
Briefing by Thompsons Solicitors
July 2008

red bullet indicating list itemTribunal Procedure Committee - First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) Rules 2008
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
July 2008

red bullet indicating list itemDiscipline and grievances at work: draft ACAS guide consultation
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
July 2008

red bullet indicating list itemAssociation of District Judges - Pre-issue Applications Discussion Document
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
June 2008

red bullet indicating list itemCivil Justice Council - General pre-action protocol and practice direction on pre-action protocols
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
May 2008

red bullet indicating list itemThe Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005: Noise Exposure for Workers Employed in the Music and Entertainment Industries
Briefing by Thompsons Solicitors
April 2008

red bullet indicating list item The Rϋffert Judgment - Judgment of the European Court of Justice: Dirk Rϋffert v Niedersachsen Case C-346/06, Judgment 3 April 2008
Briefing by Thompsons Solicitors
April 2008

red bullet indicating list itemCoroner reports to prevent further deaths: proposed amendments to Rule 43 of the Coroners Rules 1984
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
March 2008

red bullet indicating list itemBest Value Tendering of Criminal Defence Services Consultation Paper
Response by Thompson Solicitors
February 2008

red bullet indicating list itemConsultation paper proposal for a review of professional accreditation schemes run by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
February 2008

red bullet indicating list itemImproving outcomes from Health and Safety: A Call for Evidence
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
February 2008

red bullet indicating list itemConsultation Paper on sentencing for Corporate Manslaughter
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
February 2008

red bullet indicating list itemWork and Pensions Committee select committee - Health and Safety Enquiry
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
January 2008

red bullet indicating list item TUC commission on vulnerable employment
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
December 2007

red bullet indicating list item The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007: The Common Law and the Next Stage for Health and Safety Legislation
Briefing by Thompsons Solicitors
November 2007

red bullet indicating list itemMinistry of Justice: Conditional Fee Arrangements in Publication Proceedings
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
October 2007

red bullet indicating list itemReview of Part 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules (Service of Documents)
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
September 2007

red bullet indicating list item A Review of Certain Provisions within the Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations 1998
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
September 2007

red bullet indicating list itemDiscrimination Law Review – A Framework for a Fairer Future: Proposals for a Single Equality Bill for Great Britain
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
September 2007/download PDF File (423KB)

red bullet indicating list itemECHR Judgment in ASLEF v UK case - Implications for Trade Union Law
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
August 2007

red bullet indicating list itemLaw on Damages Consultation
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
July 2007/download PDF File (204KB)

red bullet indicating list itemCase track limits and the claims process for personal injury claims (PDF 253KB)
Response by Thompsons Soilicitors
July 2007

red bullet indicating list itemSuccess at Work: Resolving disputes in the workplace: A Consultation
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
June 2007

red bullet indicating list itemPart 46 of Civil Procedure Rules: Fast Track Trial Costs
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
May 2007

red bullet indicating list itemIndustrial Injuries Disablement Benefit scheme consultation
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
April 2007

red bullet indicating list itemCivil Justice Council and Department of Constitutional Affairs Consultation on a Consolidated Protocol
Comments from Thompsons Solicitors
March 2007

red bullet indicating list item Health and Safety Commission - 'A stronger voice for health and safety' - The merger of the Health and Safety Commission and Health and Safety Executive
Response from Thompsons Solicitors
March 2007

red bullet indicating list item Review of the Dispute Resolution Provisions of the Employment Act 2002 and the Employment Act (Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2004
Comments from Thompsons Solicitors
February 2007

red bullet indicating list itemDepartment of Work and Pensions - Improving Mesothelioma Claims Handling: A Long Term Solution
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
November 2006

red bullet indicating list item Compensation Act 2006 – Consultation on the Draft Code of Practice for Trade Unions
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
November 2006

red bullet indicating list itemCorporate Probation
Briefing by Thompsons Solicitors
October 2006

red bullet indicating list itemCarter Review of Legal Aid Procurement
Submission to the Constitutional Affairs Committee
October 2006

red bullet indicating list item Department of Constitutional Affairs - Her Majesty’s Courts Service - Additional Consultation on Part 36: offers to settle and payments into court
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
October 2006

red bullet indicating list item Department of Constitutional Affairs - Her Majesty’s Courts Service - Consultation on Pre-Action Admissions
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
October 2006

red bullet indicating list item Report produced by Frontier Economics
Critique for Thompsons Solicitors
September 2006

red bullet indicating list item Compensation Bill – Regulation of Claims Management Services - Consultation on Part 2 and to the consultation on draft conduct rules for authorised persons
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
August 2006

red bullet indicating list itemCorporate Manslaughter
Interim Briefing on the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill
July 2006

red bullet indicating list itemDepartment of Constitutional Affairs, Draft Inquiry Procedure (UK Inquiries) Rules
 Response by Thompsons Solicitors
May 2006

red bullet indicating list itemCollective Redundancies: Employers' Duty to Notify the Secretary of State
Response by Thompsons Solicitors
March 2006

red bullet indicating list itemRebuilding Lives - Supporting Victims of Crime
Thompsons Response
February 2006

red bullet indicating list itemThe Work of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service Thompsons' evidence to the House of Commons Trade and Industry Committee
January 2006

red bullet indicating list itemThe Future of Legal Services: Putting Customers First Thompsons' response to consultation by the Department of Constitutional Affairs
January 2006

red bullet indicating list itemFocussing Judicial Resources appropriately: The Right Judge for the Right Case Thompsons' response to consultation by the Department of Constitutional Affairs
January 2006

red bullet indicating list itemCompensation Culture Thompsons' evidence to Constitutional Affairs Committee
December 2005

red bullet indicating list itemHealth Committee New Enquiry - Smoking in Public Places Thompsons' submission to Department of Health consultation
September 2005

red bullet indicating list itemBriefing on Corporate Manslaughter and draft Government Legislation
April 2005/PDF file

red bullet indicating list itemSmall Claims, Big Deal (UNISON report on trade union legal services)
March 2005/PDF file

red bullet indicating list itemResponse to Department of Health Consultation on the recovery of NHS costs in all cases involving personal injury compensation
December 2004/PDF file (also available for download: Original DOH Consultation Document - PDF file)

red bullet indicating list itemMaking simple CFA's a reality: Response to DCA Consultation on Conditional Fee Agreements
September 2004

red bullet indicating list itemResponse to the 'Clementi Review' of the regulatory framework for legal services
June 2004

red bullet indicating list itemCompensation and support for victims of crime: Response to Government Consultation to amend the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
April 2004

red bullet indicating list itemResponse to DWP Consultation on waiving the requirement to obtain ELCI for limited companies that employ only their owner
March 2004

red bullet indicating list itemEmployment Relations Act Review: Response of Thompsons Solicitors
May 2003

red bullet indicating list itemThompsons briefing on establishment of trust fund by GENCOR and GEFCO for former South African asbestos miners
March 2003

red bullet indicating list itemEqual Pay Questionnaire: Response of Thompsons Solicitors
February 2003/download PDF file (98k)

red bullet indicating list itemCertifying and Investigating deaths in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: Thompsons response to the review of coroners
February 2003/download PDF file (187k)

red bullet indicating list itemThe Indemnity Principle: Programme for change: Thompsons Response
December 2002

Injured
Is it costing you money?
Claim compensation
Call us on 08000 224 224
Claim Online Here
Client Photo

"Life may not be the same but I´m a positive person and determined to make the best of it and Thompsons have been a real help with that."- Roger