All Government & politics articles – Page 100
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OpinionHow to reconcile the Supreme Court with politics?
US method by which its Supreme Court justices are appointed may be unedifying, but it is democratic.
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NewsConveyancing guidance on witness-free electronic signatures imminent
HM Land Registry says witnessed e-signatures will remain the norm for at least another couple of years.
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NewsBlackpool courts close after staff member develops Covid symptoms
HM Courts & Tribunals Service says the buildings are being deep cleaned as a precaution.
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NewsLawyers at risk of physical attack after Patel speech, says Law Society
Home secretary denounced ‘lefty lawyers’ in conference address.
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NewsPatel lashes out at ‘lefty lawyers’ in asylum speech
Home secretary promises ‘biggest overhaul of our asylum system in decades’ during party conference address.
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OpinionElectric scooters: proceed with caution
It is difficult to see what information has been gleaned from limited trials.
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NewsSociety alarmed by Covid-19 exemption for lawyers
Chancery Lane has raised its concerns about the latest regulations with the courts minister.
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NewsCovid-19 creates new difficulties accessing legal aid safety net scheme
New research highlights challenges that explain 23% drop in exceptional case funding applications.
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NewsLawyers can break new self-isolation rules to go to court
People participating in legal proceedings are exempt from new legal duty to self-isolate.
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NewsCriminal lawyers vote overwhelmingly against extended operating hours
Women in Criminal Law says practitioners have no more hours left to give.
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NewsCPS inspectors identify 'significant room for improvement'
Charging decisions are mainly correct, but quality of legal analysis and timeliness of decision-making could be better.
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NewsCity firms snap up ex-ministers for consultancy roles
Geoffrey Cox QC and Baroness Nicky Morgan have joined Withers and Travers Smith respectively.
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OpinionYou can't put a price tag on judicial review
Lawyers are working out how best to respond to the Independent Review of Administrative Law call for evidence.
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NewsHMCTS to introduce evening sessions in magistrates' court
HM Courts & Tribunals Service says evening sessions will run from 5pm to 8pm, Monday to Friday.
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NewsInvestigation launched after black barrister mistaken for defendant
Alexandra Wilson says she should not expect to have to constantly justify her existence at work.
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NewsWales 'more conscious' of devolution due to Covid-19 laws
Former lord chief justice says people are having to grapple with Welsh law in their day-to-day lives.
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NewsLaw Commission says hate crime legislation should protect women
Consultation paper highlights 'overwhelming' evidence that women and girls are targeted for certain crimes.
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NewsTheatre and hotels among latest Nightingale courts revealed
First three of new tranche of temporary courts will begin hearing cases next week.
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NewsCoronavirus approach 'creates risks for the rule of law'
Human rights committee concerned by lack of parliamentary scrutiny of legislation.
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NewsDPP opts not to be drawn into Brexit bill row
Max Hill QC was asked about the controversy surrounding the Internal Market Bill.