All Government & politics articles – Page 202
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FeatureNoise-induced hearing loss claims
The prospect of fixed costs for noise-induced hearing loss claims.
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NewsGrieve comes in from the cold
Shorn of attorney general role, MP lands job keeping tabs on nation’s spooks.
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OpinionRepairing Grayling’s damage
Michael Gove has ditched his predecessor’s more indefensible policies – but there is more he could do.
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OpinionWales: devolution solution
We want your help to make the law in Wales more accessible to everyone.
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NewsCPS under pressure but not near collapse, says attorney general
Jeremy Wright QC tells MPs the prosecution service is coping well with the challenges it faces.
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NewsCourt fee hikes will tip justice balance towards rich – bar
‘Unfair advantage’ for wealthy would go against ‘every principle of justice’, says Bar Council.
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NewsLord Falconer remains on shadow frontbench
New Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn appoints Lord Falconer of Thoroton shadow justice secretary.
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NewsFight to save England’s busiest doomed court
Chichester Combined Court is set for closure despite a 78% usage rate during 2014/15.
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OpinionDropping down the justice league
What might encourage Michael Gove to live up to his rhetoric on justice?
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NewsCameron promises youth justice overhaul
Prime minister announces reform as part of vision of ‘smarter state’.
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OpinionLegal aid waiting game
A month has passed since practitioners gave the Ministry of Justice options for alternative savings to the second fee cut.
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NewsOne in five victims ‘dissatisfied’ with CPS – survey
Director of public prosecutions announces additional support for victims and witnesses in Crown court proceedings.
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NewsMoJ to close commercial arm – but Saudi bid will continue
Just Solutions international, which submitted bid to conduct training-needs analysis for prison staff, will cease to trade.
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NewsTribunal fees discouraging conciliation, peers told
Legal aid cuts and employment tribunal fees impede enforcement of Equality Act, select committee hears.
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NewsBritish bill of rights plan to be unveiled ‘this autumn’
Justice minister says proposals to replace Human Rights Act will be subject to ‘full consultation’.
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NewsSolicitors have ‘appetite’ for new legal aid regime, says justice minister
Labour peer tables ‘regret motion’ over decision to introduce further fee cuts for solicitors.
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NewsMore magistrates quit over court charges
The Ministry of Justice introduced fixed costs under the last government.
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NewsApprenticeships for solicitors set for 2016
The government has approved standards for the new legal apprenticeship route as part of its Trailblazer scheme.
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NewsBusiness dispute resolution plans could have ‘unintended effects’ – Society
Law Society says government proposals for a small-business commissioner need further consideration.
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OpinionArrested 17-year-olds need a fairer deal
The forthcoming Policing and Criminal Justice Bill should reform outdated procedures and help children in police custody.