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OpinionMoJ must grasp interest on client account scheme
Andy Burnham’s administration has an early and inexpensive opportunity to enhance access to justice.
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News'It's mad': Ricky Gervais marriage comments spur fresh reform plea
Family lawyer says cohabitation consultation addresses rights when someone dies intestate - but does not deal with inheritance tax.
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NewsJudge upholds 'sub-optimal' prenup
London firm Mishcon de Reya says ruling is a timely reminder of court's approach to prenuptial agreements.
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NewsFamily lawyers hit back at Deech over cohabitation reform
Resolution also rejects claim by senior family judge that the proposals would generate thousands of new cases.
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OpinionThe government has toughened its fraud laws - now it must make them count
Jonathan Fisher KC’s Fraud in the Digital Age report delivers a clear warning about the scale of fraud in the UK.
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OpinionAlex Norris passes first big test
Norris has faced the modern politician’s greatest ordeal: an 11-minute prime-time interview with Nick Robinson on the Today programme.
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NewsBurnham hints at dumping jury trial curbs
New prime minister pledges to reconsider former lord chancellor’s controversial plans.
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NewsShorter prison sentences surged ahead of policy shift
Sentencing Act introduced presumption against immediate custodial sentences of 12 months or less.
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NewsLAA prepares for Hillsborough Law with new tender
Government wants lawyers ready for inquests as soon as the Public Office (Accountability) Bill comes into force.
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OpinionAn MoJ out of kilter with underlying reality
How often do we have to recite the economic contribution of solicitors to the economy before our importance is reflected in public and government life?
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NewsPrison lawyers raise alarm over home detention curfew scheme
Association says decision to stop processing home detention curfew applications will increase pressure on prisons.
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NewsWelsh government reaffirms commitment to tribunal reform
First minister says reformed system will be modern and ready for further devolution of justice.
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NewsIn depth: Reforming the collective actions regime
Government proposals to reform the collective action regime offer something to rival lobbies, but whether or not they are implemented will depend on the new lord chancellor.
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NewsNew lord chancellor backed Lammy's jury trial curbs
'We cannot allow squeamishness about reforming the system to stand in the way', Alex Norris MP said last December.
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NewsNew justice secretary urged to unfreeze family mediation rates
Family Mediation Council says damning justice committee report backs up longstanding calls for higher pay rates.
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NewsSlaughter gets government post
Chair of justice select committee becomes attorney general as former practising solicitor becomes justice minister.
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OpinionAlex Norris's job isn't to know the law. It's to stand up for it
Latest incumbent will find it useful to mull the failings of his predecessors.
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NewsNew lord chancellor has a 'golden opportunity' - Society
Chancery Lane repeats calls on Norris to reverse curbs on jury trials and to increase legal aid.
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NewsSociety commissions probe on legal aid bureaucracy
Chancery Lane wants to give Burnham administration evidence-based solutions to reduce system inefficiencies.
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NewsWho is Alex Norris MP?
New lord chancellor is fifth non-lawyer in the modern role - but he is no household name.