All Government & politics articles – Page 24
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OpinionSolicitors are instruments of justice
To deal with attacks raining down on us, lawyers need a second strap-line: ‘And if clients’ interests conflict with justice, justice wins’.
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NewsSociety cool on government's 'enabler taskforce'
Law enforcers already have the powers they need to deal with immigration misconduct, Chancery Lane says.
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NewsMoJ faces threat from bar over fixed recoverable costs plan
Bar Council vice chair says reform brings into ‘sharp relief the need for the government finally to address problems posed by existing regime’.
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NewsCommon Platform now live in every court - MoJ
System 'will reduce errors and ensure vital details about cases can be seen quickly', minister says.
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NewsGovernment plans 'strengthened' out-of-court disposals
New framework could impact court backlogs if more people are prosecuted, Law Society says.
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NewsBias warning for judges invited to speak at law firm or chambers
Revised guidance on judicial conduct advises caution over participation in public debates.
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NewsConveyancing: Law Society lobbies for changes to building safety legislation
Measures expose profession to potentially ‘unacceptable’ levels of risk, says president Lubna Shuja.
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NewsITN chief hails success of cameras in Crown court
Sentencing remarks in more than 30 cases have been broadcast in the past 12 months.
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NewsCommission considers case for criminal appeals reform
Commissioner issues call for evidence to identify areas where the law is not working.
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NewsChalk asks SRA to look again at immigration solicitors
Lord chancellor urges regulator to show that abuse of system will not be tolerated.
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NewsLand Registry customer satisfaction falls again
Overall service rated good to excellent by 60% of customers in 2022-23, down from 70% two years previously.
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NewsMoJ confirms compulsory mediation for civil claims up to £10,000
Government says mediation will be 'fully integrated' in litigation journey for small claims.
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NewsCompetition watchdog sets its sights on will-writers
Competition and Markets Authority is worried not all firms are complying with consumer protection laws.
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NewsChalk urged to make short-term fixes as he faces grilling by MPs
Law Society says justice secretary must urgently address a system in crisis.
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NewsChalk 'reprioritising' justice spending to afford judges' 7% pay rise
MoJ says salary commitments to staff including prison officers can be accommodated within existing budget.
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NewsCommon Platform inflexibility 'causing issues', admits government
Court staff have had to 'check in' barristers given a case at short notice.
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NewsSolicitor apologises to MP over 'lynched' LinkedIn post
Labour MP said he had been ‘deeply upset and alarmed’ by solicitor’s comment.
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NewsAG defends judicial review over Covid-19 inquiry messages
Victoria Prentis says court was being asked to decide novel question in legal challenge over Covid-19 inquiry.
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NewsMPs' surgeries: 75% of constituents raise legal issues
Research conducted by lawyers suggests housing is one of the biggest areas of unmet legal need.