All Government & politics articles
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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.
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NewsLammy defiant over jury trial reform
Government to press ahead with curtailing jury trials despite Labour's leadership turmoil.
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OpinionChisinau declaration: what it is – and what it is not
Given the intensity of public debate around migration and human rights, it is important to be honest and precise about the declaration adopted by the Council of Europe.
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NewsYouth intervention courts to keep offenders 'on track'
Specialist courts and tougher parenting orders part of blueprint to reform youth justice system.
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NewsDuty solicitor shortage causing court delays
Legal Aid Agency says coverage at Preston Combined Court insufficient to accommodate Saturday and bank holiday sittings.
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NewsIn depth: What's really ailing criminal justice
On a Crown court visit, rebel MP Charlotte Nichols and bar chair Kirsty Brimelow heard about what’s really ailing criminal justice. It’s not jury trials.
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NewsLawyers express concern at ECHR 'modernisation'
Non-binding declaration updates interpretation of Articles 3 and 8 of the 75-year-old convention.
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NewsKing's speech: Society calls for 'sustained investment'
Chancery Lane welcomes 'government’s recognition that the justice system is in crisis'.
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NewsKing’s speech: Criminal justice and leasehold reforms still on agenda
Few surprises as government announces intention to legislate to introduce digital IDs, a duty of candour - and improved EU ties.
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NewsJustice minister steps down over Starmer
Alex Davies-Jones MP steps down as minister for victims and tackling violence against women and girls.
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NewsHomebuying: MPs demand mandatory upfront information
Select committee says lessons can be learned from Scotland's home reports.