All Government & politics articles – Page 7
-
NewsRapist loses human rights case over right to vote
European Court finds prisoner’s disenfranchisement in 2019 general election was not ‘disproportionate’.
-
NewsThreats against immigration lawyers 'have intensified'
Media and politicians urged to use language responsibly amid concern over growing hostility to practitioners.
-
NewsIn depth: Hillsborough Law aims to level playing field
The new Hillsborough Law has finally arrived, as fresh concerns are aired about inequality of arms at inquests and inquiries.
-
NewsIn depth: As the Lib Dems convene in Bournemouth, what are the party's plans for justice?
Family court reform and a radical new legal aid policy are in the party’s sights as members convene for this weekend’s annual conference in Bournemouth.
-
NewsHome Office ordered to improve Windrush compensation scheme
Parliamentary ombudsman says Home Office compounded grieving family's distress.
-
NewsFamily court sitting days to be cancelled in 2026 reshuffle
Short hearings could be rescheduled and longer hearings double-listed in response to limited allocation.
-
NewsLaw Commission U-turns on separate framework for disabled children
Critics said original proposal would have complicated the law and made it harder to identify children's wider needs.
-
OpinionLammy’s chance to act
With short ministerial stints, government departments lack the benefit of ministers who are sufficiently on top of their brief to lead. Might David Lammy be different?
-
News'No more David v Goliath': New Hillsborough Law to level legal playing field
Government hails largest expansion of legal aid in a decade, in legislation that solicitor campaigner says could 'transform the face of British justice'.
-
NewsAction plan to cut 'unacceptable' family court waiting times
Legal sector representative bodies highlight need for more investment following shocking report from MPs on delays.
-
NewsFamily justice system 'badly letting children down', MPs warn
More than 4,000 children are involved in cases yet to be resolved after 100 weeks.
-
NewsFormer police complaints commissioner appointed public advocate
Cindy Butts to support victims of major tragedies and their families in landmark public advocate role.
-
NewsWe need ECHR to stop small boat crossings, AG tells peers
Richard Hermer KC says European countries will refuse to do deals if UK quits European Convention on Human Rights.
-
NewsUnderfunding worst threat to rule of law, Law Society poll reveals
Rule of law subject of panel discussion hosted by journalist Emily Maitlis to mark Law Society's 200th anniversary.
-
OpinionA legal dream involving Reform UK
Commentators point to the emulation of a Trump-like approach following the Reform UK conference. What would possible legal services policies be if a UK Trump were elected?
-
NewsMoJ defends disputed evaluation of pre-recorded evidence
MPs question MoJ officials on why report reached a different conclusion to study conducted by eminent academic.
-
NewsNew legal aid portal nearly ready
Justice minister Sarah Sackman says new portal has already been tested by small group of practitioners.
-
NewsWanted: new judicial appointments chief
Helen Pitcher, who previously led Criminal Cases Review Commission, will step down as JAC chair at the end of the year.
-
OpinionRayner media frenzy would be a headache for any law firm
In the eye of the media storm: how lawyers, risk teams and communications teams must work hand in hand
-
NewsLammy is lord chancellor in Starmer’s reshuffle
Shabana Mahmood becomes home secretary in reshuffle following Angela Rayner's resignation from government over stamp duty underpayment.