All Government & politics articles – Page 164
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NewsSolicitor MP added to MoJ team
Former City solicitor Robert Jenrick MP confirmed as principal private secretary to lord chancellor.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency contracts chief to leave
Hugh Barrett, director of legal aid commissioning and strategy, on his way out in restructuring of management team.
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NewsHMRC needs crack legal team and MoJ oversight – Labour
Labour party report calls for radical overhaul of the tax authority that would see it come within the remit of the MoJ or a panel of retired judges.
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NewsLand Registry sell-off dropped from infrastructure bill
Government says no decision has yet been taken on privatisation.
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NewsLiz Truss fields first questions as justice secretary
Lord chancellor tight-lipped on Human Rights Act reform in parliamentary questions session.
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OpinionTransparency, tax and lawyers
Expect tense negotiations over forcing lawyers to disclose the details of tax schemes. But will their outcome matter in light of Brexit?
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NewsLaw centres to challenge rights helpline contract
Government contract to operate Equality Advisory and Support Service helpline expires at the end of this month.
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NewsLaw chief calls for ‘culture of responsibility’ on business crime
Attorney general outlines government vision for extending offence of ‘failure to prevent’.
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OpinionTaking back control of referendum campaigning
Parliament must look again at the rules on donations to ensure fairness in future polls.
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NewsNothing on the horizon?
Little-known MoJ ‘horizon-scanning’ team is quiet. Maybe that’s good for the law…
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NewsNews focus: tax laws and the Finance Bill
A clampdown on tax avoidance could target advisers, but critics warn that the proposals go too far and may end up capturing traditionally accepted tax planning.
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OpinionStanding up to attacks on LPP
The Law Society will continue to vigorously counter a range of threats to legal professional privilege.
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NewsVictims should be given right to restorative justice, MPs assert
Justice select committee says provision should be included in Victims’ Law.
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OpinionLawyers’ guide to Brexit
Despite the ongoing uncertainty, solicitors could make money out of the leave vote.
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NewsThird-party JR funders must be allowed anonymity – Law Society
Ministry of Justice says identification of funders giving more than £3,000 will ensure equality of arms.
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NewsBuy-to-let tax changes ‘legislation by stealth’
Law Society says amendments at committee stage 'set disturbing precedent'.
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NewsTruss confirms commitment to Human Rights Act reform
Justice secretary's statement dashes speculation that British bill of rights had been shelved.
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NewsDon't meddle without evidence, Society warns competition watchdog
Chancery Lane supports call for more pricing transparency – but says it should be delivered by the market.
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NewsABSs in Scotland – rarer than Nessie
It’s nearly six years since the Scottish Parliament sanctioned the introduction of new business models north of the border. The profession is still waiting.