All Government & politics articles
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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.
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NewsNon-lawyer Norris picked as lord chancellor
Ellie Reeves MP promoted to attorney general in Andy Burnham's first cabinet.
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NewsLammy and Hermer out as Burnham wields axe
Lord chancellor and attorney general had both been expected to move on with the change of leadership.
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NewsIn depth: Groundhog day on legal services regulation
An independent review of the Legal Services Board has revived debate about the case for a root-and-branch review of professional regulation. But we’ve been here before – many times.
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OpinionUndercover policing: reform cannot mean simply adding safeguards
Upwards of 68 women have been targeted into close relationships, often 'forever' relationships, only for their partners suddenly to disappear.
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NewsLord chancellor 'failing' on statutory legal aid duty, MPs warn
Justice committee warns of 'unacceptably high risk' of miscarriages of justice due to shrinking availability of legal aid.
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NewsSnap consultation on JR curbs for infrastructure projects
Government unveils plans to curb legal challenges for major housing, energy and transport projects.
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NewsBeach, castle or cruise? MoJ consults on wedding venues
As parliament winds down for summer, the Ministry of Justice finally opens consultation on weddings law reform.
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NewsMoJ finally unveils £34m funding plan for criminal bar
Government opens consultation more than seven months after announcing legal aid cash.