All Government & politics articles – Page 188
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NewsWhiplash scheme suffers another three-month delay
Experts worried they would not be accredited for MedCo in time for next month’s deadline.
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NewsRevealed: MoJ’s £400k bill for abandoned legal aid contracts
Government refuses to disclose how much it spent fighting legal actions.
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NewsCourt closures could inhibit diverse magistracy, MPs told
Most magistrates need a car these days, Commons justice committee hears.
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OpinionManchester in the lead
Lawyers will welcome the chance to help innovate, but the opportunity to ‘go first’ brings risks.
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OpinionBudget 2016: succession barriers
There is nothing in George Osborne’s announcement to help enable partners to address retirement issues.
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NewsMoJ set to impose 34% divorce fee hike next Monday
The Ministry of Justice confirmed that divorce fees will rise to £550 from 21 March.
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NewsBudget 2016: criminal justice powers for Greater Manchester
Role of police and crime commissioner to be merged with that of mayor.
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NewsBudget 2016: higher stamp duty rates confirmed
Large investors will not escape new levy on additional properties.
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NewsBudget 2016: MoJ to relocate staff outside London
Ministry of Justice will create ‘substantial centres of expertise’ by the middle of this parliament.
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OpinionLand Registry sale may not compute
Technology could make the title register less attractive to private buyers.
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NewsBudget 2016: Osborne backs ‘fit and proper test’ for CMCs
Chancellor also wants regulation of sector transferred to the Financial Conduct Authority.
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NewsEfforts to collect proceeds of crime ‘disappointing’
National Audit Office says total outstanding debt from confiscation orders is £1.6bn.
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NewsTraining snag hits MedCo whiplash initiative
Under the accreditation arrangements for the MedCo scheme, medical practitioners must complete training before 6 April.
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OpinionBrexit – leaving messages
Law and justice issues must be to the fore in event of Brexit negotiations.
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OpinionAn intellectually sloppy AG
Jeremy Wright’s speech on the role of the attorney general achieved the advocate’s nightmare.
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NewsMoJ sorry for digital billing glitches
Solicitors have reported problems with digital legal aid billing system and secure email system.
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NewsMoJ backs away from Gove’s big-firm levy
The chief executive of the City of London Law Society said that the idea of a levy has ‘receded’ but has not been dropped.
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News‘Block’ model takes shape for government legal panels
Crown Commercial Service renewing legal services offering to central government and public sector customers.