All Government & politics articles – Page 213
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OpinionGCHQ – lawyers’ dilemma
Does the battle against terrorism mean that we should accept some interception of lawyer-client messages?
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NewsDocuments reveal GCHQ spies targeted lawyers
Law Society calls for explicit protection after documents confirm suspicions that security services advised staff they may target the communications of lawyers.
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FeatureTreat reforms with caution
Chris Grayling’s plans to scrap police cautions could have unintended consequences.
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NewsHeroism bill survives Lords attack
Amendment to quash 20-line Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill is dropped in the second chamber.
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NewsCourts service goes to private sector for new chief
Natalie Ceeney, a former chief executive of National Archives joins HMCTS from HSBC UK.
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‘Legal highs’ blanket ban proposed
Home Office seeks alternative to substance-by-substance action.
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Opinion
Pointless bill
The Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill is a grim and annoying waste of time.
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FeaturePhasing in new legislation
Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act is the major piece of criminal legislation this year. Here is what the changes mean for solicitors.
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NewsLabour promises legal aid review – but no new money
Shadow justice minister's 'complete lack of vision' slammed by criminal solicitors.
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NewsWoolf resigns from inquiry role
The current Lord Mayor of London has come under pressure to resign from lawyers representing sex abuse victims.
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NewsJudicial reviews against government up 92%
Figures revealed in the same week as the House of Lords thwarts government plans to restrict judicial review.
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NewsCompensation warning on parole delays
Delays in releasing prisoners could trigger more claims against the Parole Board, National Audit Office warns.
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NewsGovernment defeated in Lords on JR reform
Law Society urges government to drop judicial review reform plans after they are rejected by peers.
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FeatureEconomic crime: corruption conundrum
The UK Bribery Act has been in force for over three years. But with charges yet to be brought against any company, lawyers have mixed views on proposals to expand it.
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OpinionIs it time to refuse pro bono work?
The government is relying on the generosity of lawyers – maybe now enough is enough.
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NewsCorporate transparency measures ‘need clarification’
Society urges government to impose minimum red tape burden.
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NewsInducements ban extended to third parties
Faulks welcomes ‘proportionate’ way to make the ban more effective.
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NewsLegal challenge to Woolf chairing abuse inquiry
Lord Mayor of London has come under renewed pressure over her links to Leon Brittan and alleged lack of relevant expertise.
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NewsGrayling ‘has no understanding of his role’ – Falconer
Former lord chancellor says PM failed in his duty by appointing Chris Grayling.