All Government & politics articles – Page 126
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NewsWe're becoming simpler and smarter, declares LAA chief executive
Shaun McNally says the Legal Aid Agency has delivered on its commitment to provide more efficient services.
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NewsGovernment to reward contractors for 'social value'
Cabinet Office minister promises law reform to rebuild trust after collapse of Carillion
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OpinionLaw centres victory exposes alarming evidence gap
Damning High Court judgment raises serious questions about the Ministry of Justice's decision-making process.
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OpinionMeddling ministers: stop annoying judges
The judiciary is the greatest of allies in the court reform slog. Best keep them onside.
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NewsFDAC unit closure threatens future of problem-solving courts
Family Division president Sir James Munby hits out at government's 'failure of imagination and commitment', urging the justice secretary to visit a specialist court.
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NewsFreshfields and Slaughters give way on pay gap
Firms were told by MPs to release full data for gender pay gap including partners as well as employees.
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NewsSpending block raises spectre of £171m courts funding gap
Government under pressure to deliver funding for courts upgrade - but under more pressure for NHS.
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NewsGive us your hard figures, LASPO review team urges
Ministry of Justice says it receives 'largely anecdotal' evidence about impact of legal aid cuts.
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NewsEdward Argar MP joins justice ministerial team
Dr Phillip Lee replaced by another non-lawyer at Ministry of Justice.
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NewsLegal aid 'likely' for bereaved families at inquests, MoJ announces
Ministry of Justice says exceptional case funding guidance is being changed while officials listened to practitioners' frustrations.
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News'Abuse' warning as investigations into power of attorney surge
Office for Public Guardian says investigations are up 40% in the past year.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill: Government secures crucial win by just 13 votes
Peers vote down amendment that would have removed provisions for fixed whiplash tariffs.
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NewsMoJ loses minister Phillip Lee in Brexit row
Dr Phillip Lee quits government over EU Withdrawal Bill in dramatic conference speech.
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NewsRestore legal aid for early advice: Conservative MP joins critics
Barrister Alex Chalk says LASPO has reduced the budget further than originally intended.
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NewsFormer LCJ bids to axe tariffs from Civil Liability Bill
Amendments will come up for debate in the Lords on Tuesday and appear to stand a good chance of succeeding.
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NewsWindrush citizens don't need legal aid, Gauke insists
Justice secretary says the Home Office will be able to help people worried about their immigration status.
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NewsLaw firms to pocket extra £20m from Carillion collapse
National Audit Office report shows Ministry of Justice was among big spenders in year before collapse.
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NewsEmployment tribunal claim time limits 'bizarrely short', MPs told
Lawyers say three months is not enough time for sexual harassment victims.
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NewsOverseas territories to fight public register demands
British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands line up strong legal team for constitutional challenges.
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NewsHow can we trust your data? MPs grill prosecution chief
Director of public prosecutions Alison Saunders told that data capture system is not fit for purpose.