All Government & politics articles – Page 153
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OpinionFighting fee cuts
The current attacks upon access to justice and victims of crime are an affront. We must unite and fight to help save the system.
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OpinionOpen justice: threat is not where you think
Courts transparency in the digital new world will require constant vigilance.
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NewsSolicitors to ‘vociferously oppose’ fee cuts
Criminal law groups say Ministry of Justice plans to reform litigators’ graduated fee scheme are ill-conceived.
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NewsSolicitors attack MoD compensation plans for soldiers
Law Society says removing legal representation will create a 'David and Goliath' situation.
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NewsProblem-solving courts in prison crisis strategy
Lord chancellor stresses need for mental health treatments to accompany community service orders.
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FeatureRoundtable: cybersecurity
As fears of cybercrime and data theft proliferate, how can law firms protect themselves against the scammers?
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NewsNews focus: SFO ‘blockbuster’ living up to hype?
The Serious Fraud Office has again gone cap-in-hand to ministers for cash. Solicitors and MPs are divided over whether this gives the authority the flexibility to do its job.
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News‘Justice by algorithm’ fear over web pilot
Law Society described the MoJ's online resolution proposals as ‘woolly’.
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Opinion‘The law is above you’
In Belhaj the judiciary once again weighed in to hold the executive to account.
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Ministry of Justice raised JAC chair salary by 44%
MoJ has also reduced the time commitment for the post from three to two days a week.
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NewsTruss willing to drop legal aid fee cut – with strings
Law Society sceptical as MoJ announces potential concession on graduated fee schemes.
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NewsTardy doctors warned about MedCo uploading guidelines
Reminder comes as leading insurance figure suggests more can be done to regulate medico-legal sector.
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NewsRegistry announces new steps to digital conveyancing
Electronic signatures and paperless mortgages to be enabled through amendments to Land Registration Rules.
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NewsOnline court 'entirely voluntary', government insists
Response to transforming justice consultation dismisses fears about access to justice and 'sentencing by algorithm'.
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NewsMoJ defies critics to go ahead with London court closures
Closure of Camberwell Green and Hammersmith magistrates’ courts raises concerns about gang violence.
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NewsHousing white paper an ‘encouraging signal’
Solicitors welcome promises on planning and leasehold reform – and a comprehensive land register.
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OpinionForensic MPs finally nail insurers over their PI spin
The debate over personal injury reforms is filled with rhetoric and self-interest. Today’s committee session was a breath of fresh air.
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NewsInsurance boss queries blanket increase in small claims limit
£5,000 limit should be implemented in stages, Association of British Insurers chief tells MPs examining personal injury reforms.
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NewsRecord low for CCJs revives court fee fears
Registry Trust reports further fall in number of judgments against businesses.