All Government & politics articles – Page 207
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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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NewsSmall beer for lawyers in Tory manifesto
It appears that the Conservative party is sick of the sight of lawyers.
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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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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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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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Opinion
Court fees: a charter for defaulters
Court fee increases are draconian, unjust and misguided.
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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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FeatureFreedom of information: round-up
How recent laws and updated regulations are impacting on what local authorities must disclose.
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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.
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NewsLabour pledges to abolish tribunal fees system
Opposition includes ET policy and Plaid Cymru advocates Welsh legal jurisdiction as justice issues begin to feature in election campaign.
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OpinionThe Charlie and Lola election campaign
Political parties seem to be burying legal issues in the run-up to this May’s poll.
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NewsThousands turned down for civil legal aid since LASPO
Ministry of Justice publishes latest statistics for legal aid in England and Wales.
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NewsLabour proposes £26m sale of judges’ lodgings
Savings will fund more enforcement officers for court fine collection, party’s Zero-Based Review claims.
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NewsMPs say need for investor-dispute provisions not proven
Committee bemoans lack of hard evidence on transatlantic trade deal.
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NewsCall for revival of Crown immunity for armed forces
Judicial developments have paved way for spike in litigation against Ministry of Defence, free-market thinktank says.
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NewsHughes backs ‘inquisitorial’ reform of civil justice
A Liberal Democrat presence in government would lead to a review of changes to civil justice introduced under LASPO, says justice minister.
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FeatureGeneral election: let it be me
The NHS and the economy may dominate the headlines, but for the politicians who speak for their party on law and justice, feelings are running high heading into the election.