All Government & politics articles – Page 159
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NewsAnalysts warn consumers will suffer as insurers hit by discount change
Government has pledged to make crucial announcement before the end of this month.
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NewsCivil partnership couple seek Supreme Court hearing
Court of Appeal dismisses challenge brought by Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan.
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OpinionTrump and lawyers
The rule of law is being shaken like rarely before in the US – how will the American Bar Association respond?
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News‘Adaptable’ PI sector will survive our reforms, says MoJ
Decision on whiplash reforms expected in the coming weeks.
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OpinionGetting it right for PI victims
A review of the cap on criminal injury compensation is long overdue.
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NewsE-conveyancing at last?
Land Registry has opened a consultation on amending rules to allow documents to be signed online.
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OpinionCareless driving licence
No one in government remembers the last time a lord chancellor introduced something as short-sighted as these personal injury reforms.
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NewsNew protests over legal aid cuts
Meetings have been organised in Hull, Cheshire, Merseyside and London this month.
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NewsNews focus: E-conveyancing: 15 years on
Digital optimists have welcomed a long overdue development that could make paperless conveyancing a reality after many false starts. But there are reasons to be sceptical.
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OpinionFighting fee cuts
The current attacks upon access to justice and victims of crime are an affront. We must unite and fight to help save the system.
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OpinionOpen justice: threat is not where you think
Courts transparency in the digital new world will require constant vigilance.
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NewsSolicitors to ‘vociferously oppose’ fee cuts
Criminal law groups say Ministry of Justice plans to reform litigators’ graduated fee scheme are ill-conceived.
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NewsSolicitors attack MoD compensation plans for soldiers
Law Society says removing legal representation will create a 'David and Goliath' situation.
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NewsProblem-solving courts in prison crisis strategy
Lord chancellor stresses need for mental health treatments to accompany community service orders.
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FeatureRoundtable: cybersecurity
As fears of cybercrime and data theft proliferate, how can law firms protect themselves against the scammers?
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NewsNews focus: SFO ‘blockbuster’ living up to hype?
The Serious Fraud Office has again gone cap-in-hand to ministers for cash. Solicitors and MPs are divided over whether this gives the authority the flexibility to do its job.
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News‘Justice by algorithm’ fear over web pilot
Law Society described the MoJ's online resolution proposals as ‘woolly’.
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Opinion‘The law is above you’
In Belhaj the judiciary once again weighed in to hold the executive to account.
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Ministry of Justice raised JAC chair salary by 44%
MoJ has also reduced the time commitment for the post from three to two days a week.