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The Ministry of Justice has recently launched a consultation which proposes further changes to judicial review processes. The proposals include measures to "exclude persons who had only a political or theoretical interest, such as campaigning groups" from supporting judicial reviews.
Compact Voice have published a booklet containing all of the shortlisted entries for the 2013 Compact Awards. This year's shortlisted nominations are particularly strong, showcasing partnership working from right across England.
Compact Voice have published a short briefing on The Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill (often referred to as the Lobbying Bill).
Today Compact Voice has published findings from its third annual survey of local Compacts. The results reveal that despite reductions in resourcing, local support for the Compact is at its highest ever levels.