All Government & politics articles – Page 154
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NewsLidington offers nothing of interest
Much of the media focus on last week’s MPs’ register of interests was on Theresa May’s shoe shop discount card and Ed Miliband’s £2,500 payment for a presenting stint on BBC Radio 2. For those with an eye on legal matters, the register, which covers interests as at 31 July, ...
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Law ReportIraq War
High Court refuse defendant attempt to gain permission for Supreme Court to issue a summons for a private prosecution of Tony Blair, Jack Straw and Lord Goldsmith.
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NewsAG's office pays men £25,000 more than women
Guardian report shows gender pay gap widening in some government departments.
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NewsFamily ties key to offender rehabilitation, government report finds
Lord Farmer’s review claims family relationships are ‘fundamentally important’.
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NewsNeuberger calls for clarity on judgments post-Brexit
Judges will be left to ‘do their best’ if government intervention does not happen now.
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NewsCampaign group hails landmark victory on tribunal access
DWP restrictions on access to social security appeals system declared unlawful.
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OpinionMunby's broadside shows judges have had enough
Senior judges are becoming ever more outspoken about the degradation of our justice system, within the bounds of constitutional propriety.
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NewsAfghan child's plight exposes 'systemic failure' of immigration tribunal
Court judgment exposes failings of immigration tribunal.
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NewsGovernment urged to act quickly on tribunal fee repayment
A week after the Supreme Court ruling on employment tribunal fees, solicitors are still waiting for information on refunds.
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NewsSFO to investigate corruption allegations at British American Tobacco
Principal fraud buster continues drive to prove its worth following merger threat.
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NewsHigh Court rejects bid to prosecute Tony Blair
Court says application for judicial review has ‘no prospect of success’.
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NewsBuckland: pro bono no substitute for legal aid
Solicitor-general says newly established panel will help to promote lawyers' efforts.
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NewsCall for rethink on judges expressing opinions
Speaking out could help build public trust in the judiciary, former appeal judge says.
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NewsGovernment confirms Northumbria courts shake-up
Solicitors fear proposals will sound the death knell for Newcastle Magistrates’ Court.
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NewsShadow justice secretary calls for independent review of court fees
Richard Burgon says government ’cannot be trusted’ to carry out review itself.
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Opinion
Dodgy motors and the lure of the modern
Like so many bright ideas, abolishing the tax-disc looked a no-brainer. Until it hit the real world.
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NewsConveyancers welcome crackdown on leasehold abuse
Law Society president says some practices are nothing short of exploitative.
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NewsLabour's Keir Starmer turns down Mishcon de Reya role
Party’s Brexit spokesperson cites ’other commitments’.
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NewsCase not made for new AML quango, Society warns
Financial Conduct Authority publishes consultation on office for supervision of anti-money laundering measures.
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NewsExtended court pilot is back - with 8am starts and 8pm finishes
HMCTS chief names six court buildings that will be tested over six months.