All Government & politics articles – Page 148
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OpinionLidington is polished but no different to the rest
This week's legal aid announcement points to a lord chancellor in the same mould as his predecessors.
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NewsLidington sends glum message on legal aid, PI and employment
Lord chancellor appears before justice select committee to face questions on his role.
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NewsTerror law watchdog warns against thought-crime
Max Hill QC says government should pause before adding more offences to an 'already long list'.
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NewsJustice in jeopardy: government defies backlash to confirm 'reckless' legal aid cuts
Only 3% of over 1,000 responses to consultation on litigators graduated fee scheme supported MoJ proposals.
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NewsHMCTS reveals details of extended court hours scheme
Testing will last for six months and is set to start in February as previously envisaged.
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NewsSneak preview of Whitehall's £650m legal services vehicle
Latest Crown Commercial Service arrangement covers 35 practice areas and 75 smaller subsets.
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NewsE-conveyancing back on government agenda
Government seeks views to help accelerate progress of online scheme.
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News'Unsung heroes' supporting victims and witnesses to be honoured
Six awards will be presented at inaugural HM Courts & Tribunals Service ceremony.
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NewsTribunal fee refund plan revealed - three months after Supreme Court ruling
Initial phase will be aimed at 1,000 claimants in single claims, justice minister tells parliament.
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NewsEmployment tribunals missing targets and haemorrhaging judges
User group meeting exposes concerns while government remains tight-lipped on reimbursement scheme.
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NewsConclude legal aid review quickly, MPs urge government
Early day motion signed by 68 MPs from major political parties.
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NewsConsent at 13? Internet contract age under fire in Lords
Allowing 13-year-olds to sign away rights is ‘almost certainly illegal’, debate on Data Protection Bill hears.
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NewsQuestion time for returning MPs
After a two-and-a-half-month break punctuated only by a fortnight back at Westminster and a week for each party conference, it is only natural that MPs are itching to get back to work. None more so, it would seem, than shadow justice minister Imran Hussain. The Bradford MP and barrister near-bombarded ...
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NewsWe're here to stay, Serious Fraud Office director indicates
David Green says he is ‘entirely relaxed’ about the future of the crime busting agency following earlier threats of closure.
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NewsNews focus: Tories strike conciliatory notes on justice
Although there was no suggestion of a revolution in law and justice policy at the Conservative party conference, the mood music struck a more conciliatory note
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NewsCompliance rate improves among legal aid firms
LAA chief hears plea for ‘reasonable and proportionate’ contract management process.
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Court confusion adds to homelessness risk for vulnerable clients
Government says Lambeth County Court will temporarily stay open as a hearings-only centre.
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OpinionTories should be the natural party of justice
Through serial incompetence, the Conservatives have allowed the left to set the rule-of-law agenda.
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NewsConservatives: Raab stands by court fees after tribunal humiliation
Justice minister insists Supreme Court backed the fees in principle, despite misgivings about employment tribunal charges.
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NewsConservatives: MPs join chorus for legal aid reform
Solicitor general makes case for ’sensible investment in early advice’.