All Government & politics articles – Page 118
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NewsMPs tell Gauke to revisit legal aid for inquests
House of Commons justice select committee says inequality of arms is ‘fundamentally unfair’.
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NewsDefendants pleading guilty online may not be aware of wider consequences, MPs told
Fair Trials says travel, insurance, credit ratings and job opportunities could be adversely affected.
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NewsLegal aid lawyers offered £50 and £100 incentives to test flexible court hours
HM Courts & Tribunals Service says the payments reflect the potential financial burden for firms.
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News'Shameful': Bullying and harassment endemic in law, global survey finds
A third of women lawyers have been sexually harassed at work and half have been bullied.
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NewsBarrister Baird named as Victims' Commissioner
The QC takes over the role from Baronness Newlove next month.
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NewsGovernment reduces external legal spend by 10%
Figures suggest restructured framework is achieving its aim - but Brexit could increase the bill.
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NewsCourt closures: new 7.30am-7.30pm travel benchmark
Ministry of Justice responds to pressure to cut court journey times.
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NewsBuckland becomes prisons minister in justice reshuffle
Non-lawyer picks up court reform portfolio as Lucy Frazer QC is promoted to solicitor general.
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OpinionVideo hearings are working
Victims of domestic abuse are appearing in injunction hearings via a computer in their solicitors' office.
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NewsGrowing workload, new systems and job cuts - McFarlane says 'thanks'
Family division president praises HM Courts & Tribunals staff for working hard during a difficult time.
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NewsGovernment still owes £16m in employment tribunal refunds
Ministry of Justice says further refund schemes will be unveiled this summer.
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NewsBeware 'hidden extras': government issues conveyancer checklist
The government advises home buyers and sellers to check for 'hidden extras' when choosing a conveyancer in 'how to' guides published today. The guides follow an announcement by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government last year as part of its promise to improve the home buying and selling ...
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NewsLawyers split on digital disclosure measures
Labour MP Harriet Harman told MPs she was emailed by woman who had been sexually assaulted yet felt she was on trial.
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NewsLawyers billed £8.8m for sale of Network Rail arches
National Audit Office states that transaction costs increased following discussions in Whitehall.
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NewsHold the phone! Lord chancellor says housing advice is available everywhere
David Gauke MP quizzed by Lords committee on 'deserts' identified by the Law Society.
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NewsJustice in jeopardy: forensic science 'at breaking point'
Lords committee criticises the government for making empty promises and calls for immediate action.
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News'Stop the brain drain': civil service union unveils justice manifesto
The FDA wants the government to meet four key demands.
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NewsSocial worker reports hit by legal aid pay freeze
Professional association says the hourly rate has not risen since 2013.
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NewsLawyers line up for two-year inquiry into contaminated blood scandal
Government announces increased funding for those affected, but victims’ solicitor pours scorn on offer.
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News'Sexual history not up for grabs': disclosure consent forms challenged
Police chief says prosecution may not be able to proceed if complainant refuses to hand over digital device to investigators.