All Government & politics articles – Page 121
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NewsTories to promise human rights reform to protect ex-soldiers
Amendment to 1998 act to create a presumption against prosecution for historical offences.
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NewsFresh doubt about April 2020 PI reforms as rule changes left unresolved
Civil Procedure Rule Committee yet to see proposals for new protocol, let alone agree to them.
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NewsElection threatens criminal legal aid review progress
Lord chancellor says interim announcements due to be made this month will not happen.
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NewsBail reforms which left thousands in legal limbo to be reviewed
Evidence collected by practitioners highlights the devastating impact on suspects released under investigation.
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NewsHigh Court seeks legal aid clarity in Wimbledon tickets case
Legal Aid Agency invited to explain who has the power to make determinations in civil contempt cases.
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NewsWe're not selling applicants' personal data to Amazon, LAA assures
Human rights solicitor questioned appearance of Amazon Web Services Inc on legal help form.
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NewsDomestic abuse legislation to fall due to election
Bills that fail to achieve royal assent by the time parliament is dissolved on Wednesday will not progress.
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News'Fair and affordable' fees announced for prosecution advocates
CPS says revised rates address concerns such as remuneration for unused material.
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NewsHMCTS makes breastfeeding commitments
Guidance issued after barrister was reportedly told she had to pay £150 for a private room to express milk.
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NewsMPs demand immediate moratorium on court closures
Justice committee says enhancing access to justice appears to be ancillary to the government's £1bn reform programme.
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NewsJudicial retirement age rise being 'positively considered'
Half of magistrates are due to reach retirement age in the next 10 years.
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NewsGovernment downplays tribunal NDA fears
Women and equalities committee publishes response to recommendations on non-disclosure agreements.
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OpinionIs the PM’s deal good for solicitors?
How does the PM’s deal with the EU shape up from the point of view of solicitors’ interests?
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NewsLegal aid officially widened for separated migrant children
Transitional arrangements introduced for application process due to uncertainty over parliamentary timetable.
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NewsElite civil servants could drive Wales legal reform
Former lord chief justice dismisses claim that wholesale devolution would come with a £14m bill.
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NewsWales must take full control of justice, urges landmark review
Commission on Justice in Wales demands that ’justice be determined and delivered in Wales’ through wholesale devolution.
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NewsCall for regulator with teeth to tackle outsourcing fiascoes
Thinktank says scrutiny activity has soared since Carillion collapse - but with little effect.
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NewsPrisons maintenance company cost £4m to set up after Carillion collapse
Chief executive of Gov Facility Services Limited says initial period was 'extremely challenging'.
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NewsLay member of family rules committee quit after lack of progress
Family Procedure Rule Committee has been without a lay member for more than a year.