All Government & politics articles – Page 186
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NewsLASPO insolvency exemption nets taxman £115m a year – research
Ahead of expected decision on insolvency proceedings, trade body releases research on effects of CFA cases.
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OpinionNot taking lawyers seriously
Where is the evidence that making legal services regulators independent of their representative bodies will boost competition?
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NewsOfficials indicate 2017 date for small claims limit increase
Scope of threshold rise will also consider whether to include all personal injury claims.
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NewsCourt fee rise would amount to ‘divorce tax’, MPs told
Chair of Resolution says that a one-third increase in divorce fee cannot be justified.
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NewsHigh court clears way for legal aid contract challenge
JR by alliance of firms to go ahead under surety of £40,000.
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Feature
Devil in the detail of autumn statement
Chancellor George Osborne’s autumn statement contained important changes for law firms.
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FeatureEnvironmental claims plans undermine access to justice
Costs rules for environmental cases now comply with EU law after lengthy scrutiny. But a new consultation could ultimately limit access to redress for many groups.
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NewsMichael Gove scraps criminal courts charge
The controversial criminal courts charge for convicted defendants is to be scrapped.
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NewsSRA backs government ambition for independent regulators
Chair Enid Rowlands says the key to public confidence is independence and public accountability.
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NewsGove confirms British bill of rights consultation next year
Lord chancellor Michael Gove says publication of the bill has been delayed.
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OpinionCriminal advocacy reform unnecessary
The Ministry of Justice is overestimating how big a problem it has on its hands.
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NewsIn-house advocates ‘do not represent conflict of interest’ – Society
Law Society says any restrictive measure will not improve quality of criminal advocacy.
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NewsTreasury’s regulation shakeup heralds new era for ‘Tesco law’
Consultation document proposes ‘fairer, more balanced regime’ to boost competition and cut ‘red tape’.
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NewsLaw centres levying fees to keep going
Some have ‘taken the controversial move’ of charging a fee to clients who can afford to pay.
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NewsThousands sign petition opposing George Osborne’s PI plans
Petition says changes to the small claims limit will lead to job losses across the sector.
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NewsWhiplash claims: rear-ending
Who was really to blame for the chancellor’s surprise assault on PI firms?
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Spending review: apprenticeship levy to hit law firms
Levy of 0.5% on businesses with wage bills of over £3m could be ‘significant burden’.
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NewsSpending review: more cases to be heard from prisons
Ministry of Justice to invest in video conference centres.
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NewsSpending review: MoJ’s admin budget to halve by 2019/2020
Michael Gove’s department is among the biggest losers in Whitehall.
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NewsSpending review: second try at Land Registry privatisation
The government will look at options for privatising the organisation from 2017.