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NewsNews focus: Access to justice empty-chaired at Conservative conference
Senior Tories talked tough on crime at the party conference while emphasising their respect for the judiciary after the prorogation judgment. But all anyone really wanted to discuss was Brexit
OpinionJustice matters off the radar at Tory conference
Ministers couldn't even make it to hear debate on access to justice - no wonder the members are indifferent.
NewsTories to ditch plans to scrap shorter prison sentences
'Punishment and rehabilitation are not opposites,' justice secretary will tell party conference.
News‘Judges aren’t shrinking violets’ - SG relaxed about criticism
Michael Ellis QC also suggests the UK legal sector will benefit from leaving the European Union.
NewsNews focus: Tories strike conciliatory notes on justice
Although there was no suggestion of a revolution in law and justice policy at the Conservative party conference, the mood music struck a more conciliatory note
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Lawyers? Small businesses still prefer advice from accountants
Federation of small businesses tells Conservative Party conference legal services market is broken.
NewsConservatives: MPs join chorus for legal aid reform
Solicitor general makes case for ’sensible investment in early advice’.
NewsConservatives: UK must reject ECJ jurisdiction during transition
Former justice minister tells party conference the issue will be used by EU officials as a bargaining chip.
NewsLabour would oppose small claims limit rise
Shadow justice minister speaks out as lawyers prepare for imminent publication of consultation.
NewsConservatives: Gove to bring ‘reforming zeal’ to prison system
Party conference speech focuses on rehabilitation of offenders – but includes praise for lawyers.
NewsConservatives: court fees? Let’s talk about solicitors’ costs – Faulks
Conference fringe event also addresses how best to promote ADR to stop disputes coming to court.
NewsConservatives: Grieve warning on ‘ripping up’ Human Rights Act
Justice secretary Michael Gove expected to give more details about plans for human rights legislation.