All Government & politics articles – Page 195
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NewsLabour promises cuts reversal for domestic violence victims
Party says it will increase victim surcharge to return funding back to pre-April 2013 levels.
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OpinionA constitutional imbroglio
With another hung parliament likely, we may have to wait a while for any new laws.
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FeatureMore work for media lawyers?
Media law policy wins few votes, but lawyers should take note of party manifesto pledges - especially those of the Lib Dems.
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Opinion
Justice lies in ruins
The coalition government has done great harm to access to justice, the courts and to practitioners – the charge sheet is shocking.
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Opinion
Not forgetting Ukip
Where were Ukip in your feature on solicitor candidates for the main parties in the general election?
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FeatureImmigration: political football
What are the main political parties’ pledges on immigration if they are elected in May?
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NewsNews focus: law and justice pledges
The general election manifestos are in – here’s our quick-fire summary of their headline pledges on law and justice.
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NewsLib Dems open to reversing court fees hike
Party’s manifesto pledges immediate review of keynote legal reforms made by coalition government.
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NewsFood banks should offer legal advice – Ukip
Party also pledges to ‘bring our British legal system back under British control’ in its general election manifesto.
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NewsTory manifesto pledges end to human rights ‘mission creep’
New powers to prevent radical suspects from using internet also included in 2015 wish list.
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NewsSmall beer for lawyers in Tory manifesto
It appears that the Conservative party is sick of the sight of lawyers.
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NewsGreens would reverse legal aid cuts
Digital bill of rights also features in party’s manifesto for 7 May poll.
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NewsMass demo aims to put justice top of election agenda
Practitioner groups set to rally for access to justice as opinion poll demonstrates public backing.
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FeatureFreedom of information: round-up
How recent laws and updated regulations are impacting on what local authorities must disclose.
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OpinionUK constitution and lawyers
Lawyers must help to engage the whole of the UK in a constitutional debate.
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Opinion
Court fees: a charter for defaulters
Court fee increases are draconian, unjust and misguided.
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NewsShake-out looming as firms draft legal aid tender bids
Firms respond to criminal legal aid reforms with plans to bid for multiple duty contracts, or by ruling out any bids.
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NewsVictims and bobbies on beat dominate Labour’s justice pledges
Manifesto has little to say on legal aid and access to justice but promises support on domestic violence.
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OpinionKeeping up the fight
The Law Society’s relentless lobbying over civil court fee rises and related justice issues has paid dividends. But following counsel’s advice a judicial review bid has been ruled out.