All Government & politics articles – Page 118
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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’.
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News'Consent' judge: Domestic abuse letter attracts over 130 signatures
Lawyers and campaigners call for wider action amid concern over judge's controversial findings in family case.
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News'Data desert' on vulnerable individuals in civil justice system
Judges say there is no evidence to assess how well the system is helping or failing court users.
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NewsImmigration Rules simplification: plan to be published 'shortly'
Home Office unveils points-based system details and confirms it will respond to Law Commission report.
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OpinionKicked out of a court building
Requiring permission from a court manager to be on court premises doesn't sound like open justice.
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NewsPeers alarmed at Henry VIII powers in divorce bill
Lords committee says the lord chancellor's powers could radically alter the rationale for the reforms.
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NewsAxed AG eyes reform of judiciary
Geoffrey Cox QC says government is in no ‘headlong rush’ to curtail judicial independence.
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News'Judicial reviews support parliament': law chiefs respond to AG appointment
Suella Braverman wrote in a recent article that courts are exercising a form of political power.
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NewsNew attorney general criticised 'unelected, unaccountable' judges
Suella Braverman said parliament must retrieve power from the courts in an article published last month.
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NewsNew attorney general named after Geoffrey Cox sacked in Johnson reshuffle
Former Brexit minister Suella Braverman qualified as an attorney in New York State.
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NewsMoJ rules out any major changes to bereavement damages system
Government says payments to bereaved relatives were ‘only ever intended to be a token’.
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NewsSupreme Court hopefuls could face parliamentary quizzing
Attorney general floats plan to let MPs and peers interview judicial candidates.
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NewsCoA blocks Jamaica deportations over legal advice concern
Detainees should be given at least five days' notice so they can seek advice.
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News'Enough is enough': Buckland unveils emergency terrorism legislation
Offenders face longer spells behind bars and a detailed risk assessment by the Parole Board.
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News'No job losses' from regional divorce centre closures, says HMCTS
Government says all digital divorce cases are now handled at a courts and tribunals service centre in Stoke-on-Trent.
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NewsJustice pledges could pile pressure on prisons - spending watchdog
NAO says extra police officers and tougher sentences could lead to greater demand for prison places.