All Government & politics articles – Page 116
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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?
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NewsCompetition watchdog attacks conveyancer-developer tie-ups
Competition and Markets Authority concerned solicitors could compromise duty to clients to avoid losing recommendations.
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News'Not something to get hysterical about': LCJ on constitutional reform
Lord Burnett of Maldon plays down predictions of clash between executive and judiciary.
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News'Woefully inadequate': profession reacts to £50m criminal legal aid offer
Law Society says the government's proposals are not enough to save defence solicitors from extinction.
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OpinionCrumbs from the table: MoJ's proposals fail to address criminal justice crisis
It is hardly surprising if a starving man reacts angrily when someone very precisely and deliberately doles but a single crumb to him.
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News'Up to £50m on offer': MoJ unveils criminal legal aid fee reforms
Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland says the additional funding will be split evenly between solicitors and barristers.
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NewsWhiplash reforms delayed as MoJ removes claimants' safety net
Justice secretary Robert Buckland makes statement to parliament about portal implementation.
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News'Be prepared to wait all day': HMCTS outlines court expectations
Court users told to arrive for their hearing at the time stated on their letter even though their case may not be heard immediately.
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NewsOne Welsh language criminal legal aid application in 12 months
Legal Aid Agency reports higher figures for telephone and online billing services in Welsh Language Scheme report.
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NewsDefendants denied access to quality-assured forensic science - regulator
Legal aid fee constraints force solicitors to opt for the cheapest quote.
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NewsDon’t expect pyrotechnics: LCJ on Braverman appointment
Lord Burnett of Maldon welcomes new attorney general saying talk of constitutional conflict has been overblown.
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News'It is a privilege': Braverman sworn in as attorney general
Restoring faith in the criminal justice system is a ‘top priority’.