Market Stability Measures

To avoid lots of unintended consequences to his proposals, snap recruitment and sackings etc. Carter requested that a series of early, new rules be established so as to minimise this. There are 4 of these:
Slot Allocation
April to October 2007 Police Station rotas will allocated proportionately on the basis of the number of duty and own client police station claims between December 2005 and November 2006.
Service Requirements
Accredited reps and solicitors with the PSQ can undertake duty work.
Performance Standards
The 50% of Mags work by designated fee earners standard is reintroduced.
Moratorium
No new Criminal contracts will be granted between April and October 2007 with two small exceptions.
PACE consultation to follow (probably tomorrow).