All Government & politics articles – Page 168
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OpinionBrexit: making the big call
Gloom is the prevailing emotion among legal practitioners after the referendum. But we must all adapt.
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NewsLaw firms given all clear on lobbying
All organisations involved in the business of consultant lobbying, as defined by legislation passed in 2014, have to sign up to a register or risk facing criminal proceedings.
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NewsLabour party should appoint a GC, Chakrabarti says
Former Liberty director, who led an inquiry into racism, also recommends the creation of a legal panel.
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News‘Gradual fall’ in number of legal aid providers
Latest government statistics show decline in civil and crime provider offices.
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NewsGovernment signals second thoughts on Land Registry sale
Concerns heard ‘loud and clear’, minister tells House of Commons debate.
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NewsFormer shadow attorney general sorry for failing to declare interest
Complaints made to Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards in relation to five parliamentary questions and five debates.
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NewsLords sound legal privilege alarm over snooping bill
Protections needed on the face of the investigatory powers bill, QCs tell the government.
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NewsTrade union solicitor appointed shadow lord chancellor
Former Thompsons lawyer Richard Burgon named as Labour turmoil claims another shadow justice minister.
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NewsMPs probe role of sharia councils in British law
Select committee inquiry separate from independent review commissioned by Home Office.
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NewsSolicitor becomes Welsh government’s law officer
Labour AM for Pontypridd Mick Antoniw is a former partner of trade union firm Thompsons.
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OpinionBrexit: the new hooligans
Europe indulged the UK for years following the second world war. But what happens now Britain is walking away from the EU?
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NewsLabour’s shadow justice leaders quit as Brexit fallout continues
Lord Falconer and Karl Turner MP among a wave of shadow ministers to resign.
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NewsParliament debates Land Registry sale
Controversial plans to transfer operations to the private sector will come under parliamentary scrutiny on Thursday.
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NewsLawyers fear for UK's future in ECHR after Brexit vote
The next prime minister could seek to leave the convention as part of move to ‘take back control’.
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NewsBrexit: where now for PI reform and regulation?
Pro-Leave heavyweight Michael Gove’s days at the MoJ are surely numbered - solicitors face yet more uncertainty over far-reaching legal services reform.
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NewsEngland and Wales still attractive post-Brexit - Society
President says Chancery Lane will offer support and guidance to help aid the transition into the post-EU era.
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NewsLawyers rush to reassure clients after Brexit shock
Clifford Chance boss says decision has 'serious implications' for the City, as firms anticipate a short-term bonanza of instructions.
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NewsMPs call for 'substantial' cut in employment tribunal fees
Justice committee also wants recent increase in divorce fee petitions rescinded.
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OpinionJanner: a misguided inquiry
Dame Lowell Goddard is naive to think she can establish the truth of 40-year-old child abuse allegations. And it isn’t her job.
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OpinionEU referendum: why we should leave
David Cameron has failed to get the fundamental EU reform which was the basis of the Remain campaign.