All Government & politics articles – Page 80
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NewsMoJ agrees to cut EL/PL small claims increase to £1,500
Justice minister says decision follows consultation across the insurance and legal sectors.
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FeatureFree enterprise
‘Cumbersome and clunky’ or the ‘envy of the world’? Post-Brexit, reform of the UK’s antitrust regime could encompass the globally esteemed Competition Appeal Tribunal.
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NewsTurmoil over Overseas Operations Bill
Veterans bill returns to the Lords this week after MPs rejected a number of amendments voted for by peers.
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NewsMoJ 'closely scrutinising' judicial review data
Officials acknowledge concern around figures used to justify restricting Cart JRs.
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NewsLegal peers rail at lobbying rules
Disclosure of payments could cost London its reputation, Lords argue.
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NewsCouncil lawyers await High Court decision on virtual meetings
President of the Queen's Bench Division and Mr Justice Chamberlain were asked to make a declaration.
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NewsMinister departs as Overseas Operations Bill nears critical point
Legislation criticised by all sides as crucial final vote looms in the House of Commons.
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NewsSocial care warning over 'rushed' JR consultation
Short timetable for judicial review responses puts older people and those with disabilities at a disadvantage, lord chancellor told.
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NewsEmergency Covid powers are becoming routine, warns ex-legal chief
The elimination of parliamentary scrutiny has become normalised, according to Sir Jonathan Jones QC.
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NewsStatistics regulator asked to urgently review JR data
Public Law Project says government's proposed reforms are based on 'obviously flawed' statistic.
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NewsPeers vote to grant veterans exemption from six-year claim longstop
MPs will reconsider amendments to Overseas Operations Bill amid concerns about creating a two-tier system.
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News‘No room for complacency’ in City rebound, says lobby group
Professional services will play a vital role in economic growth following pandemic.
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NewsOverseas investment curbs could hit legitimate business, Law Society warns
Peers are to vote on amendments to the National Security and Investment Bill at the Lords report stage today.
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NewsDepartment for Education refuses to budge on JR disclosure
Gavin Williamson's department rejects fresh FOI request to disclose submission to Independent Review of Administrative Law.
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NewsLate bid to scrap six-year limit in Overseas Operations Bill
One of the final chances to make changes to legislation affecting injured veterans’ ability to claim.
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OpinionFirst they came for Essex Court Chambers
Solicitors need help to navigate the perils that exist between client wishes and the clamour of public policy or the strong arm of a powerful state.
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NewsUN commissioner urges changes to forces claims bill
Six-year limit could adversely affect rights to remedy, redress and access to justice, human rights watchdog says.
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NewsExclusive: Trial 'blitz' and vaccinated magistrates to tackle court backlog
Judiciary and HMCTS set out details of 'ambitious' five-point action plan in document seen by the Gazette.
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News'No evidence' behind Whitehall's attack on JR lawyers
Lawyers accused of inflating cost bills and inviting 'abuse of process' with pre-action protocol letter templates.