All Government & politics articles
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NewsHomicide reform could see murder split into two degrees
Law Commission says law has not kept pace with societal understanding on culpability, domestic abuse and dangerous conduct.
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NewsParallel anti-SLAPP bills introduced in new campaign
Conservative parliamentarians introduce private members' bills in Commons and Lords.
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NewsMinister blames 'atrocious' IT systems for legal aid fee setback
Housing and immigration lawyers are still waiting for £2m of promised cash.
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NewsMPs deliver damning verdict on jury trial reforms
Justice committee says government should have sought consensus from MPs and public before pushing ahead with Courts and Tribunals Bill.
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OpinionAI bandwagon will take us to a destination unknown
The lord chancellor is correct in thinking that AI will have a transformative effect - but it may not be the one he's hoping for.
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ProfileJudiciary publishes Fordingbridge sentencing transcript
Trade union highlights need to protect judges' welfare as judiciary takes unusual step of publishing court transcript.
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NewsLAA tries to avert legal aid crisis in 45 regions
More housing and debt providers needed to maintain 'strong coverage' as new research reveals shrinking supplier base.
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NewsMoJ unveils family law reforms to protect unmarried couples
Stronger protections for bereaved partners and domestic abuse victims while nuptial agreements would become legally binding.
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NewsOver 200,000 sign petition demanding probe of Fordingbridge judge
Petition calls for 'formal judicial accountability framework' including mandatory sentencing reviews.
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NewsLaw firms acting as Legal Aid Agency's 'bank', practitioners complain
Stakeholder meeting reveals that cash-strapped providers are paying huge upfront costs out of their own pocket.
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News'Chronic neglect': Barrister in his 70s trapped in court lift during heatwave
KC tells government to fund court repairs and drop its fixation with curbing jury trials.
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NewsMP calls for methanol poisoning awareness to be late solicitor's legacy
Airline and airport representatives agree to 'step up' ahead of Foreign Office's public awareness campaign.
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OpinionWhat might a new PM mean for solicitors?
It depends on whether the replacement is from the left or right, but there are signature policies which may be ditched.
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NewsLegal support cash helps seven in 10 vulnerable clients avoid court
Ministry of Justice evaluation reveals that even those who did need to go to court were better prepared.
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NewsMPs told Windrush compensation requires funded legal support
Commissioner tells public accounts committee that support from lawyers will result in fewer costly reviews.
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NewsTelevised broadcasting from courts set for major extension
Legislation will be brought forward to allow chief magistrate's sentencing remarks and High Court cases to be broadcast.
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NewsLand Registry warns over conveyancer competence
Repeated failure to check deeds could land practitioners in regulatory hot water, agency says.
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NewsFear over custody time limits 'hindering CPS decision-making'
CPS staff worried about impact of failure on their performance, confidence and careers.
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OpinionHuman rights and migration: the underlying facts
The topic of immigration continues to play a leading part in UK politics.
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NewsLammy repeats anti-SLAPPs pledge as media lawyers deny lobbying coup
Society of Media Lawyers angrily rebuts allegations that 'discreet lobbying campaign' for super-rich has torpedoed fresh legislation.