All Government & politics articles – Page 191
-
FeatureClin neg: cost of fixed fees
The introduction of fixed fees in clinical negligence claims could have grave and unintended consequences.
-
NewsCompetition watchdog rules out full investigation of legal services
Markets authority wants more transparency on price and quality – but found no evidence that current regulatory framework inhibits competition.
-
NewsLand Registry ‘cannot easily be privatised’ – Society
Chancery Lane adds its voice to concern over proposals for sell-off.
-
NewsSolicitor peer expresses fears over victim surcharge increase
Lord Beecham says court process is turning into 'production-line justice’.
-
NewsLaw firms given all clear on lobbying
All organisations involved in the business of consultant lobbying, as defined by legislation passed in 2014, have to sign up to a register or risk facing criminal proceedings.
-
OpinionBrexit: making the big call
Gloom is the prevailing emotion among legal practitioners after the referendum. But we must all adapt.
-
NewsFlying the flag, for now
It appears that claimant firm Thompsons Solicitors is essentially leading Labour’s justice complement. ATTOW.
-
NewsLabour party should appoint a GC, Chakrabarti says
Former Liberty director, who led an inquiry into racism, also recommends the creation of a legal panel.
-
News‘Gradual fall’ in number of legal aid providers
Latest government statistics show decline in civil and crime provider offices.
-
NewsGovernment signals second thoughts on Land Registry sale
Concerns heard ‘loud and clear’, minister tells House of Commons debate.
-
NewsFormer shadow attorney general sorry for failing to declare interest
Complaints made to Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards in relation to five parliamentary questions and five debates.
-
NewsLords sound legal privilege alarm over snooping bill
Protections needed on the face of the investigatory powers bill, QCs tell the government.
-
NewsTrade union solicitor appointed shadow lord chancellor
Former Thompsons lawyer Richard Burgon named as Labour turmoil claims another shadow justice minister.
-
NewsMPs probe role of sharia councils in British law
Select committee inquiry separate from independent review commissioned by Home Office.
-
NewsSolicitor becomes Welsh government’s law officer
Labour AM for Pontypridd Mick Antoniw is a former partner of trade union firm Thompsons.
-
OpinionBrexit: the new hooligans
Europe indulged the UK for years following the second world war. But what happens now Britain is walking away from the EU?
-
NewsLabour’s shadow justice leaders quit as Brexit fallout continues
Lord Falconer and Karl Turner MP among a wave of shadow ministers to resign.
-
NewsParliament debates Land Registry sale
Controversial plans to transfer operations to the private sector will come under parliamentary scrutiny on Thursday.
-
NewsLawyers fear for UK's future in ECHR after Brexit vote
The next prime minister could seek to leave the convention as part of move to ‘take back control’.
-
NewsBrexit: where now for PI reform and regulation?
Pro-Leave heavyweight Michael Gove’s days at the MoJ are surely numbered - solicitors face yet more uncertainty over far-reaching legal services reform.