All Government & politics articles – Page 107
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NewsLaw Commission says hate crime legislation should protect women
Consultation paper highlights 'overwhelming' evidence that women and girls are targeted for certain crimes.
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NewsTheatre and hotels among latest Nightingale courts revealed
First three of new tranche of temporary courts will begin hearing cases next week.
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NewsCoronavirus approach 'creates risks for the rule of law'
Human rights committee concerned by lack of parliamentary scrutiny of legislation.
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NewsDPP opts not to be drawn into Brexit bill row
Max Hill QC was asked about the controversy surrounding the Internal Market Bill.
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OpinionLifting the lid on closed hearings
The secretary of state for justice seems very relaxed about breaking the law.
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NewsClooney quits government role over ‘rule of law’ breach
Doughty Street barrister is latest casualty of the row over the UK Internal Market Bill.
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NewsMagistrate numbers worse than thought due to HR error
Ministry of Justice says previous figures were overstated by as much as 1,000.
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NewsJudicial diversity statistics show 'significant disparity' between solicitors and barristers
Barristers dominate recommendations despite being outnumbered by solicitors at applicant stage.
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NewsJustice minister quits over 'rule of law' row
Lord Keen 'found it increasingly difficult to reconcile' his obligations as a lawyer with provisions in the UK Internal Market Bill.
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NewsExtra 200 judges on standby to help with possession proceedings
Document outlines court arrangements when evictions ban ends this weekend.
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NewsWhite paper promises 'smarter' sentencing to cut crime
Proposals include testing problem-solving courts and relaxing criminal records disclosure requirements.
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NewsBuckland urged to add claimant lawyers to JR panel
Five prominent firms tell lord chancellor the panel must be more representative.
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NewsRadical reform to Legal Services Act is off the table, MoJ indicates
Ministry of Justice is looking at extending redress for consumers of unregulated services.
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NewsNightingale court closes less than a month after it opened
Ministry of Justice says Hertfordshire venue hired to meet 'targeted operational need'.
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NewsBuckland: I'll quit if rule of law broken in 'unacceptable way'
Lord chancellor insists government will be able to resolve tensions arising from UK Internal Market Bill.
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OpinionThere is no choice over the rule of law
In our role as solicitors we cannot support the government’s stated intention to break international law.
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OpinionPolemic offers reality check on rule of law
Populism on Trial: what happens when trust in law breaks down | Inigo Bing
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NewsLords request that silent Buckland makes Brexit bill statement
Peers wants the lord chancellor to explain how he believes the legislation complies with international law.
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NewsThinktank backs smarter community sentences to cut reoffending
Report highlights successful initiatives in other jurisdictions ahead of sentencing white paper.
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NewsGovernment law officers reject calls to quit over Brexit legislation
Lord Falconer accuses government of 'stinking hypocrisy' which damages the UK's reputation.