All Government & politics articles – Page 133
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NewsHigh Court: Gauke breached principle of judicial independence
Parole board appointments are too short and too precarious.
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OpinionUnduly lenient sentences: time for a review
Further thought should be given to the attorney general’s role.
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OpinionCJEU dragged into political disputes
The constitutional crisis in Poland epitomises the CJEU’s widened remit.
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NewsLawyers warned to uphold 'duty of candour' in court
Law Society reminds solicitors after government was found to have misled court in child refugee row.
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NewsOne year on: 80% of tribunal refunds unpaid
Latest statistics from Ministry of Justice show government still has many millions to pay.
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NewsAsk the public if they want to Skype the judge - Munby
Departing family courts chief says a 'holistic' view should be taken on court closures.
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NewsCriminal legal aid fragility putting rights at risk - MPs
House of Commons justice select committee says an independent review must be completed by March 2020.
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NewsSolicitor MP charged with perverting course of justice
Peterborough MP set to appear in court next month.
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NewsRegulators dodging issue of workplace harassment say MPs
House of Commons women and equalities select committee also calls for tribunal changes to ensure victims are not priced out of justice.
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NewsProsecutors told to consider unused material in proposed changes to code
Alison Saunders, director of public prosecutions, says the CPS is taking strong action to tackling disclosure problems.
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NewsFormer criminal bar chief appointed DPP
Max Hill QC will take over from Alison Saunders to lead the Crown Prosecution Service on 1 November.
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NewsGauke asked to prove that £5k small claims limit is needed
Justice committee chair requests more evidence from the lord chancellor after government refuses to budge on policy.
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NewsCareless conveyancers could be liable for title fraud
Law Commission says Land Registration Act recommendations will encourage best practice in the profession.
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News'Prison doesn't work': Gauke signals party shift on how to reduce reoffending
In an interview hailed as 'politically brave', justice secretary says prison should be a last resort.
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NewsDPP Saunders' 'failure of leadership' to blame for disclosure failures - MPs
Alison Saunders criticised for not pressing for more urgent action during her tenure as director of public prosecutions.
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NewsMoJ could level playing field for bereaved families at inquests
Justice minister Lucy Frazer announces review of legal aid provision.
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NewsHigh Court reserves judgment over legal aid fee fight
The Law Society is challenging the government's decision to cut Crown court fees for solicitors under Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme reforms.
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NewsHigh Court showdown over legal aid fees begins
Counsel for the Law Society says Crown court reforms amount to as much as a 37% fee cut for some cases.
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OpinionThe Brexit white paper and the role of the CJEU
Examining the impact of the white paper on the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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NewsDyson backs parliamentary group's plea for new financial services court
Small businesses have limited rights of redress in disputes with their lenders and only the establishment of a formal tribunal can resolve this, says cross-party report on fair business banking.