All Government & politics articles – Page 36
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NewsAnti-SLAPP law takes a step closer
Coalition publishes 'model law' as Raab says he is 'looking for a legislative vehicle'.
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NewsMore cash for solicitors? Not the right thing to do - Raab
Lord chancellor says unsustainable pay increases for legal aid practitioners will prolong inflation.
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NewsRaab confident of 'overwhelming' Bill of Rights support
Lord chancellor defends human rights reform in first of two parliamentary grillings today.
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NewsProcurement for new-look eviction advice scheme finally begins
New service incorporating early legal advice will begin in August - four months later than planned.
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OpinionThreat to legal accountability on SEND
The SEND system is broken because it lacks local accountability. The government’s proposed overhaul would weaken the legal framework.
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NewsLAA accused of potential discrimination over duty rota
Firm reportedly asked to identify solicitors on long-term leave prior to 1 October so they can be removed from current scheme.
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NewsNews focus: Autumn statement - what it means for solicitors
The chancellor’s announcement of a further real-terms cut to the justice budget has left the sector facing ‘systemic failure’, says the Law Society. There are no more ‘savings’ to be made.
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NewsAutumn statement: Real terms cut for justice spending
Treasury announces lower than inflation increase for MoJ, following chancellor's autumn statement.
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NewsJudicial salary review put on hold until next year
'Important that you have regard for government inflation target,' lord chancellor reminds review body chair.
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News'Crunch time': Society tells Hunt to protect justice spending
Law Society highlights importance of legal aid for those hit by cost of living crisis ahead of autumn statement.
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NewsPM agrees to investigation of complaints about Dominic Raab
Lord chancellor wrote to Rishi Sunak calling for independent probe.
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NewsBar Council makes 'special pleading' ahead of autumn statement
Mark Fenhalls KC says reversal of improved funding over last two years will cause irrevocable damage.
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OpinionHamlet without the prince
Events to play out this month may have a significant impact on the future identity both of our profession and of the government.
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NewsMilitant solicitors better than quiet quitters, Society tells MPs
Chancery Lane's justice chief says prospect of industrial action shows practitioners desperately want to continue doing legal aid work.
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NewsLegal aid: Firm paid £1,387 less than psychologist it instructed
House of Commons justice select committee hears directly from frontline solicitor on remuneration issues.
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NewsFormer City solicitor to head public law campaign group
Shameem Ahmad warns of looming 'legislative assault' as she prepares to join Public Law Project.
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NewsSolicitors to update MPs on legal aid crisis
The Law Society and Criminal Law Solicitors' Association will give evidence to the justice committee.
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NewsCourt hearing adjourned after firm faced six-week wait to see prisoner
London Criminal Courts Solicitors' Association is gathering examples of 'dire state' of legal visits at HMP Pentonville.
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NewsFamily court backlog climbs to 110,000
HM Courts & Tribunals Service figures show number of private and public law cases continues to grow.
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NewsMP surgery visits reveal unmet housing need
Law firms observing constituency appointments across the country to track legal issues.