All Government & politics articles – Page 132
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NewsMoJ proposes fixed costs on most claims worth up to £100k
Consultation begins today which could have far-reaching financial consequences across the profession.
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NewsLASPO review a 'missed opportunity', says former justice minister
Lord Bach says very little of what his access to justice commission proposed has been taken on board.
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NewsNew probate fee fiasco as MoJ runs out of time
Government concedes Brexit turmoil is putting approval process on hold.
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NewsLaw centre could close after council slashes advice grant by 45%
Hackney Community Law Centre, which helped a member of the Windrush generation, may have to axe immigration department.
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NewsLammy: 'tap on the shoulder' would produce more diverse judiciary
System 'still weeds out ethnic minority candidates' David Lammy tells the House of Commons justice committee.
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NewsLAA criticised for £35 immigration fee as advice 'droughts' emerge
Forthcoming research says there is no meaningful access to advice.
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NewsLocal authority ABS under spotlight over £1m overdraft
Northamptonshire County Council says the overdraft facility is still required by LGSS Law Ltd.
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FeaturePaid to persuade
For decades, government and public affairs practices in UK law firms trailed US-style lawyer-lobbyists. But with Brexit looming large they have been catching up, writes Marialuisa Taddia
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News'Real-life Daniel Blake''s barrister blasts legal aid cuts following tribunal win
Doughty Street Chambers' Mary-Rachel McCabe acted pro bono for Tony Rice.
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NewsBaker McKenzie to target better BAME representation
International firm says black, asian and minority ethnic representation ’thins out at the most senior levels’.
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NewsHome Office rejects knife ASBO amendments
Government says the Offensive Weapons Bill provides safeguards being sought by Magistrates' Association and others.
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NewsGovernment probes justice algorithm bias
Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation to report next year on automated decision-making systems.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency to view applicants' bank accounts
Agency reveals it has been testing open banking technology as part of efforts to keep up with digital expectations.
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NewsDivorce process 'too complicated' for litigants in person
Nuffield Foundation report contrasts England and Wales' three-step procedure with those of other jurisdictions.
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NewsCrime agency laments ‘dearth’ of suspicious activity reports from lawyers
National Crime Agency boss was giving evidence to Joint Select Committee on the Draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill.
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NewsMoJ starts countdown clock on discount rate change
Lord chancellor will today announce the immediate start of a review into the adjustment applied to personal injury damages.
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NewsConveyancers 'too close' to developers, MPs claim
Select committee told that some developer-recommended solicitors failed to advise buyers of onerous lease terms.
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NewsLegal aid lawyers offered money to pilot flexible court hours
Early and late court sittings will be piloted for six months in Manchester and Brentford, west London.
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NewsForensics shortfalls and legal aid rates jeopardising trials
Forensic Science Regulator wants funding system changed to raise standards.
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NewsGovernment gets the ball rolling on criminal legal aid review
Ministry of Justice says it wants reforms to fairly pay for work done and limit perverse incentives.