All Government & politics articles – Page 19
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NewsMP accuses CILEX of trying to 'destroy' solicitor profession
James Daly MP says representative body is effectively trying to create a legal profession on the cheap.
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NewsNearly half of unmarried couples unaware they lack legal rights - survey
Family law group Resolution calls for reform of cohabitation laws in blueprint detailing future vision for family justice.
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OpinionIn a blue funk
Potential ramifications for justice and the rule of law if, as the polls predict, the Tories suffer meltdown at the next general election.
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NewsMPs call for free court transcripts for victims
Open letter to justice secretary proposes amendment to allow victims and bereaved families to request transcripts free of charge.
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NewsUK to sign Hague 19 'as soon as practicable'
Law Society welcomes announcement - but says this should not stop efforts to accede to the wider-ranging Lugano Convention.
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NewsJustice faces new round of spending cuts
Office for Budget Responsibility outlines swingeing impact of Treasury spending assumptions on unprotected departments.
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NewsFrozen out: Hunt 'ignored' legal sector in autumn statement
Justice budget frozen and full expensing tax benefit not extended to all businesses.
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NewsNew law would protect arbitrators from 'unreasonable lawsuits'
Legislation which will amend the Arbitration Act 1996 has its first reading in the House of Lords.
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NewsEarly advice pays dividends - official
Law Society welcomes evaluation report on publicly funded schemes for providing free early legal advice.
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NewsWindow dressing
Ministry of Justice’s headquarters in Petty France, London, gains some new decorations.
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NewsCPS chief executive steps down following tribunal settlement
Announcement follows settlement between CPS and chief executive after she brought employment tribunal claims of discrimination.
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NewsRule of law fears over new Rwanda legislation
Lawyers express concerns over prime minister’s announcement of emergency legislation following Supreme Court ruling on asylum policy.
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NewsUnlawful: Supreme Court rules on Rwanda deportations
Unanimous judgment finds 'substantial grounds for believing that a real risk of refoulement existed at the relevant time'.
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NewsMPs to grill legal chiefs on regulation
Justice committee to question representative bodies and regulators on performance and relationships.
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FeatureClean up your own backyard
Planning reform is high on the agenda of both main parties, reports Maria Shahid. But endless rounds of consultation, and pledges that are long on aspiration but short on delivery give cause for scepticism.
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NewsEvening courts part of 'contingency planning' following marches
Lawyers alarmed to discover London court scheduled to run evening hearings this week.
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NewsNews focus: Media Bill fails to address SLAPPs
While the king’s speech pledged ‘legislation to protect public interest journalism’, a new Media Bill fails to address SLAPPs. This has sparked renewed calls to extend corrective measures beyond economic crime.