FOS to crackdown on case delays

It says many cases take far too long, because the FOS is offers flexibility over how long disputing parties have to submit relevant information. As a result of a growing number of delays, which often disadvantage the other party, the FOS says it will crack down on those who take too long to supply information. "Parties who delay unreasonably will increasingly find that, after giving fair notice, we will decide cases on the basis of what we have actually received - rather than allowing them any further time to supply what we have asked for," the FOS says. The FOS says it will take a...