All Government & politics articles – Page 139
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OpinionData protection bill must not take migrants' rights away
Government is proposing to remove protections that could be be a matter of life and death in asylum cases.
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NewsPresident's patent court plea to government
Unified Patent Court agreement will create EU-wide court system for patent disputes
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NewsDon't let urgency compromise terrorism sentencing guidance, MPs urge
Commons justice select committee says Sentencing Council must carefully consider its consultation responses.
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NewsGet in and get on: MoJ offers placements in social mobility scheme
Chief operating officer Matthew Coats says widest talent pool will contribute towards the best possible results in the justice system.
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NewsBar: county court shake up 'too conservative'
Representative body calls for speedier dismissal of claims sent to incorrect addresses.
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NewsProfession pays tribute to Sir Paul Jenkins QC
Former Matrix member was head of the Government Legal Service for eight years.
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NewsEvicted? New housing court which could sideline solicitors
Government is looking at court and tribunal users' experiences, including how long it takes for cases to complete.
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NewsGovernment law officers' department to get 'wellbeing' support
Attorney General's Offices publishes statement at 'exceptionally busy and challenging time'.
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NewsDormant legal aid accounts to be closed
Legal Aid Agency will also ban shared accounts for security purposes.
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OpinionSignal problems
Despite Whitehall dragging its feet on an online court, digital processes are being piloted.
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OpinionJustice needs protecting
The appointment of yet another lord chancellor is indicative of the low regard in which the present administration holds the role of justice secretary.
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ProfileClass warrior: Interview with David Greene
Group action pioneer and Gazette Legal Personality of the Year David Greene has spent his career battling the establishment, hears.
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NewsPaperless justice expands to tax bill appeals
Ministry of Justice says initiative will stop people wasting their time submitting incorrect or inaccurate forms.
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NewsSlaughter and May to face questions over Carillion advice
Magic circle firm will respond to questions by early next week.
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NewsVideo hearings pilot will uphold 'majesty of a physical courtroom', HMCTS pledges
HM Courts & Tribunals Service will initially begin with tax appeals.
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NewsWorking group to consider clinical negligence cap
Final recommendations on fixed recoverable costs are expected in the autumn, government says.
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NewsLegal advice fears over on-the-spot fingerprint scanning
Home Office says police officers will be able to identify suspects in less than a minute on their smartphones.
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NewsCorbyn enters row over coroner's 'cab rank' burial rule
Labour leader says he has 'serious concerns' over policy that will be subject of next month's judicial review.
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NewsGig economy reform will have to wait
The government has rejected a recommendation of the landmark Taylor review to reverse the burden of proof in employment tribunals where status is in dispute, amid accusations that ministers are stalling on reform of the so-called ‘gig economy’.