All Government & politics articles – Page 27
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NewsPublic Order Act prompts fresh call for devolved justice
Counsel general for Wales says legislation imposed by Westminster is authoritarian, undemocratic and dangerous.
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NewsDon’t Pannick – JR is alive and well
Prominent barrister Lord Pannick KC has an interesting take on Boris Johnson’s contribution to constitutional law.
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News'Rape myths' consultation floats curbs on barristers' conduct
Law Commission seeks views on whether judges should pre-approve certain lines of questioning in sexual offence trials.
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OpinionChalk off to a good start at Justice
Alex Chalk's unique selling point on the criminal justice system is that he knows whereof he speaks.
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NewsHousing reforms fuel fears for vulnerable tenants
Solicitor raises concern over anti-social behaviour amendment in Renters (Reform) Bill.
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NewsWanted: new DPP on salary of £225,978
Max Hill KC will step down as head of the Crown Prosecution Service in October.
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NewsChalk cautious on Bill of Rights in debut justice questions
New lord chancellor also hesitant to commit to timescale for legislation to reduce SLAPPS.
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NewsPolice banned from 'fishing expeditions' in rape cases
Forces could face legal action if they request personal material not relevant to an investigation.
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NewsDisabled woman challenges legal aid guidance
Claimant faced costs dilemma in case against police after backdated welfare benefit payment was treated as capital.
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NewsMore judicial posts opened up to CILEX lawyers
Lawyers who do not necessarily have a university degree could soon sit on Crown court and upper tribunal benches.
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NewsRemoval of EU law 'sunset clause' welcomed
Retained EU Law Bill will now include list of laws to be revoked this year.
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NewsMandatory divorce wait shortened for client with life-limiting health issues
Divorce reforms introduced 20-week wait to allow couples to reconcile or agree practical arrangements.
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NewsRaab’s Bill of Rights Bill for final chop
New lord chancellor expected to drop his predecessor's flagship reform proposals.
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OpinionChalk – and cheese?
The new lord chancellor and justice secretary is unlikely to have clout in cabinet to secure the funding and investment the justice system so desperately needs. But he's far from powerless.
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NewsLeasehold reform 'in next session of parliament'
Levelling up minister rules out pre-legislative scrutiny for 'very complex' legislation.
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NewsLegal aid widened but grandparents 'will fall through justice gap'
Ministry of Justice announces £6m to support family and friends applying for special guardianship orders.
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NewsLaw Society 'relieved' by retained EU law rethink
Government to axe just 800 pieces of law from UK statute book, reports today suggest.
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NewsMigration bill gives government 'sanction to breach international law'
Former attorney general questions amendment regarding interim measures of European Court of Human Rights.
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NewsHome Office checking lawyers have right 'credentials', MPs told
Practitioner group wanted to know how government was 'monitoring the activities' of immigration practitioners.