All Government & politics articles – Page 179
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NewsNews focus: tax laws and the Finance Bill
A clampdown on tax avoidance could target advisers, but critics warn that the proposals go too far and may end up capturing traditionally accepted tax planning.
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OpinionStanding up to attacks on LPP
The Law Society will continue to vigorously counter a range of threats to legal professional privilege.
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NewsVictims should be given right to restorative justice, MPs assert
Justice select committee says provision should be included in Victims’ Law.
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OpinionLawyers’ guide to Brexit
Despite the ongoing uncertainty, solicitors could make money out of the leave vote.
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NewsThird-party JR funders must be allowed anonymity – Law Society
Ministry of Justice says identification of funders giving more than £3,000 will ensure equality of arms.
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NewsBuy-to-let tax changes ‘legislation by stealth’
Law Society says amendments at committee stage 'set disturbing precedent'.
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NewsTruss confirms commitment to Human Rights Act reform
Justice secretary's statement dashes speculation that British bill of rights had been shelved.
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NewsDon't meddle without evidence, Society warns competition watchdog
Chancery Lane supports call for more pricing transparency – but says it should be delivered by the market.
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NewsABSs in Scotland – rarer than Nessie
It’s nearly six years since the Scottish Parliament sanctioned the introduction of new business models north of the border. The profession is still waiting.
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News‘Incompetent’ LAA criticised over crime tender amendments
The Legal Aid Agency has issued four amendments to the procurement process.
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NewsNew chief coroner appointed
HHJ Mark Lucraft QC will become the second chief coroner on 1 October.
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NewsSolicitors face 100% penalty for unsuccessful tax avoidance advice
Lawyers could be penalised for advice deemed to 'contribute to the tax advantage element' of a scheme.
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AnalysisAppeal bars thousands of members from voting in Labour leadership contest
Labour Party appeals a High Court judgment that ruled members who joined the party between mid-January and July this year were eligible to vote in the upcoming leadership election.
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NewsNew doubts over human rights law reform
Newspaper reports that Michael Gove’s British bill of rights has been thrown back to the Ministry of Justice for a rewrite.
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NewsLand Registry claims progress towards digital mortgage
Pilot under way of all-digital process to create, sign and register mortgage deeds.
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OpinionGoddard – what next for child abuse inquiry?
The inquiry into child abuse is much bigger than one person, but Dame Lowell Goddard’s approach means she will be a hard act to follow.
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NewsCity split on ‘woeful’ white-collar crime law
‘It is hard to see that the Proceeds of Crime Act will ever be fit for purpose.’
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NewsCrowdfunding bid for second Brexit challenge
Bindmans solicitor John Halford instructed on article 50 case.
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OpinionBrexit: article 50 and all that
A multi-faceted legal debate is under way about triggering article 50 under the UK’s unwritten constitution.
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NewsSociety gives qualified backing to ABS reforms
Traditional firms and ABSs must operate on level playing field, says Chancery Lane.