All Government & politics articles – Page 79
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NewsNo, really, delighted to be here
Given how much he had reportedly resisted a move from the Foreign Office to the Ministry of Justice, lord chancellor Dominic Raab probably hoped that his appearance before the justice committee might suffer the sort of delays he has inherited in the court system.
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OpinionRaab shows his hand on rights revision
We can revise the Human Rights Act ‘in a smarter way’ without touching on core fundamental rights, Dominic Raab promised MPs last week.
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NewsShifting shadows
On the subject of career trajectories, does Obiter detect a hint of mischief-making in Sir Keir Starmer’s opposition front-bench reshuffle?
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NewsConveyancers face 'unjustified' negligence claims over stamp duty
HM Revenue & Customs unveils plans to end abuse of tax rules for mixed property and multiple dwellings.
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NewsConveyancers 'failed' in their leasehold duty, MPs told
Solicitors criticised during parliamentary debate on measure to abolish onerous ground rents.
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OpinionNationality and Borders Bill will punish the people it purports to protect
Bill amounts to another nail in the coffin of the UK’s reputation as a country with respect for the rule of law.
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NewsLabour picks non-lawyer as shadow justice secretary
Steve Reed steps in to the shoes of David Lammy, promoted to the foreign secretary.
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ProfileBlueprint for family court monitoring mechanism unveiled
Pilot to commence next spring as domestic abuse and victims commissioners reveal details.
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OpinionThe law is the boss, Sir Stephen
Does Sir Stephen Laws’ polemic condemning the prorogation decision show what awaits judges who annoy the political establishment?
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OpinionHarper's Law: Some practical difficulties
Can a 'one size fits all' sentence always do justice in the myriad of circumstances where the offence is manslaughter rather than murder?
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NewsMoJ remodels housing emergency scheme to address concerns
Housing loss prevention advice service would incorporate existing court duty scheme and early legal advice.
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NewsImmigration legal aid consultation criticised for lack of data
Concerns and challenges over digital system discussed at latest Young Legal Aid Lawyers meeting.
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OpinionRaab should focus on chronic underfunding if he wants swifter justice
Secretary of state's comments once again reveal the government’s less than coherent approach to criminal justice.
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NewsMPs call for legal aid to cover Windrush compensation work
One firm spent between 32 and 103 hours helping clients to prepare claims, home affairs committee reports.
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NewsCall for shaming of ‘SLAPP’ solicitors
Proposals would give courts the power to strike out defamation suits brought by wealthy parties in public interest cases.
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NewsPeers warn of ‘government by diktat’
Minister-made laws are increasingly bypassing parliamentary scrutiny.
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OpinionMoJ embarks on overseas legal services trade mission
Delegation led by justice minister David Wolfson QC includes diverse range of sector professionals to make connections with Middle Eastern counterparts.
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NewsLord chief bemoans lawyer 'supply problem'
Lord Burnett of Maldon says government should 'move quickly' after criminal legal aid review reports back.
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NewsSenior MoJ official to lead influential legal thinktank
Barrister Fiona Rutherford has been appointed chief executive of Justice.
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NewsHome Office urged to help 'abandoned' Afghan judges and lawyers
Law Society says it is continuing to receive desperate messages from 'terrified' colleagues.