All Government & politics articles – Page 15
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OpinionUK riots: underpaid, overstretched lawyers to the rescue
The government's criminal justice response will be heavily dependent on lawyers' goodwill and sense of duty.
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NewsLAA 'wasted £400k' due to immigration legal aid cuts
Briefing paper highlights missing data needed to assess whether legal aid reforms have delivered better value for money.
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NewsIn depth: NHS claims costs continue to rise - what next?
The financial burden on the NHS remains heavy but what will the new government do to tackle clinical negligence costs?
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OpinionPeaceful climate protest: a headache for Labour
Were the Just Stop Oil activists who were recently sentenced to four and five years in prison justly or unjustly convicted and sentenced?
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NewsMinister says SLAPPs action 'urgent' – but refuses to commit
Last government’s bill to tackle so-called strategic lawsuits against public participation was not revived in Labour's first legislative programme.
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OpinionLetters roundup: 19 July 2024
Lugano uncertainty, resolving retainers and a positive probate experience: your letters to the editor.
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NewsDon’t talk politics, minister
Not everyone seems to have been thrilled with the new lord chancellor's speech.
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NewsSmall Heath girl’s big day
Commencement of a new lord chancellor’s tenure is all rather uplifting.
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NewsCourt battle over anti-protest legislation paused
Appeal hearing adjourned as Liberty and Home Office prepare to meet 'to find a resolution'.
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OpinionKing’s speech: Labour’s long to-do list
‘Hillsborough law’ is promised to be ‘the catalyst for a changed culture in the public sector by improving transparency and accountability’. How can you enforce a measure such as this?
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NewsIn depth: King's speech - SLAPPs legislation languishes
An anti-SLAPPs bill fell in the pre-election washup and there is no sign of another. Are campaigners destined to be disappointed?
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NewsSpeed up means test reforms, new government urged
Updated research suggests people living significantly below Minimum Income Standard will have to contribute towards legal costs.
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News'Oven-ready' Arbitration Bill introduced to parliament
Measure follows Law Commission recommendations - and bill lost in pre-election wash-up.
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NewsMemory lane
Starmer stands as Labour candidate, legal aid is slashed and London WI experiences a postal crisis: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
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NewsPlanning, housing and employment law shake-up promised in King’s speech
Packed legislative programme includes legislation to reform Mental Health Act and to abolish ‘no fault’ evictions.
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News'Good governance' code to support council lawyers
Lawyers in Local Government hopes guidance will help councils understand monitoring officer's statutory duties.
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OpinionA preview of the King’s speech
Growth and planning - intertwined goals - are the major thrust of government policy, which Labour emphasised throughout its campaign.
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NewsAntoniw 'quitting' as counsel general for Wales
Former trade union solicitor's position uncertain after under-fire first minister Vaughan Gething heeds call from Antoniw and other ministers in the devolved government to resign.