All Government & politics articles – Page 197
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NewsLegal challenge to Woolf chairing abuse inquiry
Lord Mayor of London has come under renewed pressure over her links to Leon Brittan and alleged lack of relevant expertise.
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NewsGrayling ‘has no understanding of his role’ – Falconer
Former lord chancellor says PM failed in his duty by appointing Chris Grayling.
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NewsMinister defends ‘silly’ heroism bill
Shailesh Vara says legislation is ‘not aimed at pleasing lawyers’.
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FeatureRegulation of surrogacy
Recent cases prove that universal laws are needed to provide clarity and help secure the welfare of surrogate babies.
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NewsGovernment ‘minded’ to back Saatchi’s bill
‘Strict sign-off process’ agreed before application of innovative medical procedures.
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FeatureGrim RIPA takes scythe to confidentiality
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act poses a real threat to legal professional privilege.
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Opinion
Grayling: abdication of responsibility
The lord chancellor deserves censure for his failure to make a decision on how the discount rate should be set under the Damages Act 1996.
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OpinionGrayling doesn’t need to be a lawyer
Whether or not he has the right credentials, Grayling’s education shouldn’t preclude him from lord chancellor role.
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NewsInsolvency litigation plea to PM
Business groups estimate that changes to be ushered in under LASPO by next April will cost HMRC £160m a year.
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NewsSolicitors welcome plan to limit pre-charge bail
Home secretary proposes statutory time limits to prevent innocent people spending months or even years on bail.
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NewsNon-lawyer lord chancellor is a ‘benefit’ – Grayling
Justice secretary rejects as ‘misplaced’ the idea that a lawyer would have chosen to retain legal aid as it was before LASPO.
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NewsShow us your evidence, Society tells MoJ consultation
President says government should consult on a study casting doubt on its plans for criminal legal aid cuts.
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NewsMoJ’s legal aid plans blasted by its own consultant
Otterburn rejects the way the government calculated its figures and expresses concerns about the resulting number of contracts to be offered.
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OpinionWet signature's long goodbye
The government takes a modest step towards electronic identity verification.
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OpinionLawyers lead from the front
Lawyers can spearhead a serious debate about the future of our constitution.
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OpinionLib Dems go to their graves full of regret
A time in government presented a chance for a Liberal agenda at the MoJ – that chance has been wasted.
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NewsCable attacks Tories for ‘ruthless’ employment laws
Up to a million left without employment rights, business secretary says.
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NewsHughes promises action on litigants in person
Justice minister assures party conference of announcements 'in the very near future'.