All Government & politics articles – Page 113
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NewsCoronavirus: legal trade union threatens action
Legal Sector Workers United says employers must not shirk their responsibilities.
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NewsSocial media ad controls in wholesale electoral law reform call
Law Commission steers clear of 'too political' topics such as voter ID and boundaries.
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NewsFamily cases to be livestreamed in Court of Appeal
First case to be broadcast later this year as judges say move brings public gallery into 21st century.
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NewsCoronavirus: 'business continues' says HMCTS
Updated rolling guidance says that parties who have or are potentially affected by Covid-19 should contact hearing venue.
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NewsCompetition watchdog backs upfront leasehold information
Competition and Markets Authority says reaction to its investigation is testament to importance of issues.
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NewsCPS told to introduce quality checks for prosecution agents
Report highlights occasion where one agent unnecessarily prepared four trials while another had to prepare on the day in court.
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NewsBudget 2020: AML levy to go ahead
Justice system to benefit from 'biggest programme of public investment ever'.
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NewsBudget 2020: chancellor to proclaim '£100m justice package'
Funding to be unveiled includes £5m to trial new domestic abuse courts.
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NewsCoronavirus: London commissioner lambasts court toilets
Claire Waxman says dirty facilities will exacerbate victims' trauma in the current climate.
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NewsLegal aid fees: MoJ offer to receive resounding 'no'
The Ministry of Justice is holding a short notice roundtable in London tomorrow on proposed reforms.
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NewsSupreme Court seeks £100,000-a-year chief executive
Successful candidate will be required to influence relationship between the judiciary and executive.
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NewsCoronavirus: fears for criminal defence lawyers on frontline
Solicitor prevented from taking tissues into prison as questions raised about policy.
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NewsLack of youth focus affecting casework quality - CPS inspectors
Crown Prosecution Service told to make youth work a nationwide priority.
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NewsLord Reed denies judicial over-reach
President of the Supreme Court tells peers that judges are well aware of litigants misusing judicial review.
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NewsKnife ASBOs to be piloted in London
Courts will be able to impose civil orders on individuals as young as 12.
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News'Astonishing breakthrough': Munby hails access to family justice data
Researchers will be able to access anonymised Cafcass cases through Swansea-based databank.
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News'Enhanced' domestic abuse bill returns to parliament
Measure will apply to all family proceedings where there is evidence of domestic abuse.
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NewsInsurers and claimant lawyers strike rare pact to stop PI reform
Groups join forces to argue against an increase in the small claims limit for non-RTA claims.
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NewsFears over unregulated interpreters following law firm rejection
National Register of Public Service Interpreters is concerned about lists held by privately owned agencies.
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OpinionA ‘cliff-edge’ approach to managing terror risk
Terrorists may now spend more time in prison but will that really make us safer?