All Government & politics articles – Page 111
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News‘Activist’ tweet deleted - as Number 10 targets ‘loudmouthed lawyers’
Home Office permanent secretary accepts ‘activist lawyers’ phrase should not have been used.
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NewsHome Office accuses ‘activist lawyers’ of abusing immigration rules
Legal professionals outraged by video smearing immigration lawyers.
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NewsAcland-Hood steps up to run Department for Education
HMCTS boss appointed acting permanent secretary in wake of exam crisis.
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News'No formal evaluation' of digital system for immigration appeals
Public Law Project report highlights concerns arising from the pilot.
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NewsMoJ headquarters begins new role as Nightingale court
A press conference room has been turned into a courtroom and will deal with family cases.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency to extend crime contracts
Law Society welcomes decision but says beleaguered firms cannot work another 12 months at 1990s rates.
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NewsMore Crown courts to allow pre-recorded video evidence
Vulnerable victims and witnesses would give evidence closer to the time the alleged offence happened.
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NewsJustice processes 'exacerbating' grief and trauma
Thinktank says inquests and inquiries should be responsive to needs of bereaved people and survivors.
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NewsHMCTS chief heads to Department for Education
Susan Acland-Hood appointed second permanent secretary on a temporary basis.
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NewsHousing possession proceedings suspension extended again
Housing Law Practitioners Association says it has received official confirmation.
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News£51m boost for criminal legal aid - but more needed say lawyers
Lord chancellor announces package of accelerated measures as well as plans for an independent review.
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NewsLandlords face new requirements once possession proceedings resume
Continued danger for tenants despite 'real imperative' to reduce number of cases going through the court system.
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NewsGovernment finds £3.1m to support litigants in person
Ministry of Justice describes funding as 'key milestone' in legal support action plan.
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NewsFour more Nightingale courts open
Six out of 10 temporary venues announced last month to clear justice backlog now hearing cases.
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NewsPI lawyers step up 'injury prevention' campaign
Government focusing on wrong things says APIL in week-long road safety initiative.
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NewsFixed costs regime 'cut via the back door' for legal aid lawyers
Law centre solicitor says housing would become financially unsustainable.
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NewsMoJ reveals impact of suspending housing possession proceedings
Figures for April to June show unprecedentedly low levels as government prepares to lift evictions ban.
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NewsLawtech and protection of justice spending on Society’s CSR wishlist
Society proposes a cross-departmental strategy on law and justice in spending review.
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NewsLord chancellor faced two JRs before immigration U-turn
Claimants in both challenges were told on 4 August that controversial legal aid regulations would be revoked.
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News'Robust security checks' at Nightingale courts
HM Courts & Tribunals Service responds to Daily Mail article alleging serious failings.