All Government & politics articles – Page 157
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NewsLawyers deny PI discount rate ‘conspiracy’ to hike fees
APIL backs Truss decision on compensation as chancellor Philip Hammond warns of potential costs to the NHS.
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NewsOfficial secrets reform gets more time
Law Commission extends secrets law consultation after press furore.
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NewsBudget 2017: penalties for ‘enablers’ of tax schemes will go ahead
New measures to tackle non-compliance come in to force in July, chancellor announces in final spring budget.
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NewsMPs urge government to preserve access to European legal services market
Committee backs membership of European Free Trade Association after Brexit.
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NewsJackson: solicitors tell me costs budgeting is working
Appeal court judge is set to report at the end of July on the potential for increasing the scope of the fixed costs regime.
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OpinionA legal lacuna in hard Brexit
Even ‘Pitchfork’ Theresa wants more cooperation with the EU on criminal justice – and Brussels is busy.
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NewsNew discount rate dooms Direct Line’s special dividend as profits sink
Disclosure comes amid speculation of a government U-turn on the surprise change.
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NewsMinister: solicitor super-exam will not ‘stifle’ legal learning
House of Lords debates future of legal education in response to controversial SRA proposals.
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NewsLords warn against powers in EU repeal bill
Parliament must limit scope of delegated powers in key Brexit legislation, constitution committee says.
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NewsGovernment defends 10-year sentence plan for copyright infringers
Intellectual Property Office responds to Open Rights Group concerns over copyright proposals.
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OpinionMaintaining access to justice in environmental cases
Removing the costs cap will make it harder for most people to challenge public bodies in the courts, writes shadow justice secretary Richard Burgon.
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NewsDelayed MoJ survey finds vulnerable ‘face multiple legal problems’
Ministry of Justice research lays bare the financial and health consequences of coping with legal issues.
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NewsPI discount rate u-turn fear
Insurers immediately labelled the decision ‘crazy’, while claimant lawyers stressed the 'minus' formula is vital for clients with life-changing injuries.
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News‘Support’ to replace aid in lawyer-light resolutions
Ministry of Justice plans could bode ill for criminal defence specialists fighting the latest attempt to slash fees.
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NewsCumbria court closure highlights provision challenge
Legal Aid Agency proposes to merge Kendal and Barrow-in-Furness duty solicitor schemes.
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NewsPI reforms will displace fraud but not reduce it, government warned
House of Commons transport select committee chair says reforms are not specifically targeted at the real problems.
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NewsJustice minister fined for firearms offence
Lord Keen of Elie pleads guilty by post to failing to secure a shotgun.
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NewsLaw firm attitudes ‘deterring solicitors from becoming judges’
Judicial Appointments Commission chair and vice-chair grilled by House of Lords committee.
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NewsTruss unrepentant over ‘enemies of the people’ row
'I think it is dangerous for a minister to say "this is and this is not acceptable",' lord chancellor tells Lords committee.
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OpinionInsurance lobby ensures new PI discount rate is doomed
Once again the government has rolled out the red carpet to insurers – but where is Liz Truss?