Ministry of Justice and LSC show some common sense!

Some common sense by the Ministry of Justice and the LSC.  Some might say 'about time too'! But who am I to comment.  Having apparently threatened to seek to persuade the MoJ to link advocacy fee rates to QASA case rankings and in consequence abolish fees for Silks, the LSC has now signed a letter (5/10/11) to say that is not the case.  Well done Max Hill QC Chair of the Criminal Bar Association.
Well like many, I thought that was what they were proposing.  Was I wrong?
Is it 'never mind the quality feel the width' of coverage from advocates of any calibre however poor?
There needs to be some regulation of ability but aren't the judges the ones to do so, seeing advocates in court, rather than some tick-box system?

What is the BSB up to with a 100% increase of CPD?

The BSB proposes an increase of 100% in the CPD hours! Why, when its Working Group presents no evidence to support such an increase and overlooks the many hours of research necessary not only on keeping up with the new cases but of research on individual cases?

Is it regulation for regulation's sake with no benefit to those we serve? It would seem that is the answer.