All Government & politics articles – Page 67
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NewsMoJ pushes on with court fee increases despite majority opposition
Income will go towards HMCTS running cost and 'ensure that the courts and tribunals can continue to deliver access to justice for all'.
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NewsLawyers urge UK government to help stranded Afghan judge
Court proceedings possible in bid to secure visa for judge who has been forced into hiding.
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NewsSustainability crisis deepens as solicitors quit emergency court scheme
Legal Aid Agency has identified 'access' issues on housing possession court schemes across the country.
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NewsEx-attorney general Cox earning £468,000 a year as law firm consultant
Sir Geoffrey Cox also received six-figure sum from legal work, according to register of members’ interests.
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NewsTemporary operating hours: ‘the straw that will break the camel’s back’
Senior criminal defence practitioner tells legal aid lawyers she and many others are already absolutely exhausted.
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NewsAttorney general keen to raise awareness of sentencing powers
Government publishes data for outcomes of cases referred to Court of Appeal under Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
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NewsAfghan judges can relocate to the UK, Buckland confirms
Lord chancellor says officials are working on plans to support vulnerable cohort of judges and legal professionals.
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NewsHome Office urged to concede Afghan tribunal appeals
Frontline practitioners outline detailed steps to protect those in Afghanistan and the UK.
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NewsPolice investigation reveals legal aid struggles
Bail decision affected rape complainant's ability to obtain public funding for family law case.
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NewsFancy joining the LSB? Check your tweets
Candidates required to jump through potentially awkward social media hoop to join legal services quango.
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NewsBar warns of reliance on informal police sanctions
'There is a risk that out of court measures will be seen as a way to relieve pressure on the system,' says Bar Council.
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NewsCPS embarks on summer hiring spree
National campaign could exacerbate shortage of criminal defence lawyers.
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News'We live hidden': frightened Afghan judge pleads for help
Letter shared by Bar Council reveals fears that judges in Afghanistan will be killed.
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NewsJudge issued with 'formal advice' over sexist comment
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says judge apologised to counsel.
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NewsScrutiny fear over proposed tribunal appeal power
Oral hearing provision would be removed for 'meritless' applications decided on the papers.
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OpinionFleeing Afghans are up against three decades of Britain’s mean stance on asylum
Most people will be hoping the UK ambassador to Afghanistan will issue many, many visas. Last week it was controversial to make such an argument.
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NewsSave our Afghan colleagues, urges united profession
Professional bodies are ‘gravely concerned’ for legal professionals in Afghanistan, particularly 250 women judges.
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NewsFears for female judges in Afghanistan
International association says colleagues are in particular danger due to nature of their work.
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NewsHMCTS revamps probate service ahead of fee rise
Ministry of Justice intends to increase probate fees to £273, claiming that the system places an unfair burden on the taxpayer.
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NewsMoJ rules out court interpreting review following private equity investment
Contract-holder thebigword announces 'partnership' with Susquehanna Private Capital.