All Government & politics articles – Page 137
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Opinion'Death tax' fight not over just yet
MPs could still bring down the proposals - if someone is willing to speak out.
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NewsFury over MoJ 'betrayal' on legal aid at inquests
Ministry of Justice decides against policy change that would have cost an extra £30m-£70m.
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NewsLASPO part 2: MoJ content that civil reforms have driven down costs
Review uncovers evidence that some personal injury firms may be overcharging their clients through inflated insurance premiums.
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NewsLASPO review: the profession reacts
Practitioner groups cautiously welcome the Ministry of Justice's action plan but highlight the need for immediate action.
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NewsNo-deal Brexit: family lawyers told to seek local advice from EU neighbours
Government follows on the heels of Law Society and Resolution in publishing fresh guidance.
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NewsStill 'early in the new year': MoJ insists LASPO review will be out shortly
Young legal aid lawyers are concerned the delay is denying hundreds of thousands of people justice.
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NewsMoJ prepares next cash call on Treasury for courts upgrade
Formal submission of the business case for more funding will be made next week.
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NewsCPS told to break down London bias perception
Inspectors suggest regular newsletter could help create a 'whole division identity'.
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NewsCrunch week as probate ‘death tax’ nears approval
Delegated Legislation Committee due to consider statutory instrument this week.
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NewsCriminal bar 'incensed' over £93k salary for CPS posts
Criminal Bar Association chief says members are enduring 'hard slog with none of the benefits'.
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NewsGovernment suffers another defeat over criminal records disclosure
Supreme Court judgment offers promise of a fresh start for thousands and could benefit children issued with cautions.
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NewsUrgent campaign to save 'crumbling' criminal justice system
Likelihood of a fair trial is diminishing, says Chancery Lane, as new film highlights why everyone should care about rule of law.
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NewsLandlords should not call the tune on housing court, says Law Society
Solicitors’ representative body says the case has not been made for a specialist court.
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NewsJack Shepherd solicitor receives death threat
Criminal defence specialist says letter threatens his family and to firebomb his firm.
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NewsYoung legal aid lawyers urged to take their MPs to work
Practitioner group wants politicians and the public to see what is happening on the ground.
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NewsCompensate solicitors over IT failure, Society urges MoJ
Justice minister Lucy Frazer says disruption caused by 'infrastructure failure in supplier's data centre'.
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NewsHome-buying reservation agreements to be tested this year
Housing minister Heather Wheeler says home buyers and sellers should have 'skin in the game'.
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NewsCPS can take no more cuts - attorney general
Geoffrey Cox QC grilled in parliament about failings - but says critics are exaggerating.
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NewsMoJ rejects hack speculation as efforts continue to end IT disruption
Digital specialist suggests ageing infrastructure is a major problem for the department.
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NewsEconomic crime reform ‘grinds to halt’
Ministry of Justice dragging feet two years after consultation - as Lords report on Bribery Act looms.