All Government & politics articles – Page 136
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NewsImmigration lawyers angry but not shocked at Windrush crisis
MP describes 'national day of shame' as experts describe build-up of 'hostile environment'.
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NewsNo need to regulate robots say peers
Lords inquiry hears widely differing opinions on whether new laws are required to control artificial intelligence.
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NewsNews focus: Clicks and mortar
Everyone agrees that buying and selling a home ought not to be a labyrinthine process. But what will plans to fix the ‘broken housing market’ mean for conveyancers?
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FeatureGood citations
Do policymakers and judges listen to legal academics when formulating law and policy? That depends.
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NewsMoJ confirms fixed costs figures for holiday sickness claims
Minister says ‘epidemic’ has damaged the travel industry and driven up costs for holidaymakers.
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NewsGovernment seeks to champion ADR in consumer rights drive
Research methodology reveals just three solicitors were asked for their opinion on alternative dispute resolution.
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NewsBe honest about pressure on the CPS, former chief prosecutor tells DPP
Nazir Afzal says he short-sightedly 'let go' his most experienced staff because he had to cut his budget by 30%.
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NewsHome sellers should be forced to provide upfront information, says trade body
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government says it will encourage sellers to be 'sale ready'.
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NewsConveyancing: dual representation off the table
Homebuying review rules out a single conveyancer, but Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government will look at banning referral fees.
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OpinionUnderstanding inquiries
Charlotte Phillips reflects on reasons for a rise in public inquiries.
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News'Intuitive' online service for small claims goes live
People owed money can begin county court action for claims of up to £10,000.
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NewsConcerns over 'threatening and abusive' responses to Worboys decision
Parole Board tells justice secretary identities of individual panels should not be disclosed.
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NewsGovernment committed to finding 'extraordinary' DPP replacement
Process begins after it was confirmed Alison Saunders will not have her contract renewed in October.
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NewsPlea for European lawyers to work in the UK post-Brexit
Conservative MP says UK lawyers risk ending up in 'perverse position' of registering abroad.
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NewsFormer law officers back Gauke over Worboys JR
Kenneth Clarke MP says ignoring legal advice would have been absolutely scandalous.
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News'Direct action' over cuts starts on Sunday, barristers announce
Around 90% of survey respondents voted in favour of boycotts, Criminal Bar Association reveals.
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NewsA&O partner defends firm's role in Weinstein gagging order
MPs take evidence on sexual harassment in the workplace.
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NewsGauke: I was right not to challenge Worboys release decision
Embattled justice secretary says rapist's victims succeeded in the High Court in a 'different argument'.