All Government & politics articles – Page 33
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NewsMoJ hails success of family mediation vouchers
Ministry of Justice has yet to announce decision on future of scheme, which is set to end in March.
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NewsLord chancellor need not be a lawyer, peers conclude
Essential qualities are 'character, intellect and a commitment to the rule of law'.
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OpinionGovernment must show commitment to defending the rule of law
It is vital that the lord chancellor and law officers have authority, strength of character and independence of mind to stand up to their government colleagues.
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NewsMPs told of court chaos because of duty solicitor crisis
Law Society president Lubna Shuja highlights consequences of criminal legal aid exodus.
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NewsDon’t meddle with law officers, thinktank warns government
'Political background better informs them about the policy goals and priorities of the government,' says former lord chancellor.
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NewsMoJ to explore dual discount rates for PI damages
Government opens discussion about whether to have different rates depending on length of loss.
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NewsBar chief looks over his shoulder
If you want to get the government off the ‘lefty lawyer’ agenda, the best way is perhaps not to quote the late Tony Benn to ministers.
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NewsOpen justice: ‘Wide-ranging’ initiatives this year
Government responds to MPs’ concerns about court reporting in the digital age.
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NewsBig majority of Conservative voters support legal aid - poll
Law Society president Lubna Shuja says government 'swimming against the tide of its own voters'.
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NewsLand Registry updates conveyancers on performance
Latest data shows agency is receiving 2.3 million applications every month.
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NewsLAA and Land Registry staff to strike over pay
Trade union members working in the legal sector among 100,000 to take industrial action on 1 February.
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NewsLaw centre's relief over debt advice funding
Morale plummeted when government-sponsored body embarked on recommissioning exercise.
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NewsRaab faces judicial review over criminal legal aid fees
Law Society sends pre-action protocol letter telling lord chancellor to rethink 'unlawful and irrational' decision.
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NewsNew bar chief concerned about LSB overreach
Nicholas Vineall KC uses inaugural speech to invite Ministry of Justice to review oversight regulator.
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NewsMinisters refuse to budge on civil legal aid timetable
Ministry of Justice highlights spending constraints after being told to bring forward review.
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NewsConveyancing forms updated to reflect building safety reforms
Revised forms expected to improve efficiency and accuracy of conveyancing process.
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Opinion'The law is closed!'
We need a new Charles Dickens, to highlight the miseries of our disintegrating systems, and in particular our legal system.
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News'Work with us': Land Registry renews plea over requisitions
Deputy chief executive says 'avoidable errors' in applications one of the main obstacles causing delays.
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NewsCovid loans secrecy is in the public interest, tribunal rules
Appeals by anti-corruption campaigners dismissed.
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OpinionMissing: government urgency over civil legal aid
Ministry of Justice's own figures show why major review must report back this year.