All Government & politics articles – Page 227
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News
Shared parenting clarification
A House of Lords amendment to the Children and Families Bill clarified that the concept of shared parenting does not imply any particular division of a child’s time.
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ProfileLib Dem harassment controversy
Lawrence Davies is acting for two women who claim that former Liberal Democrat chief executive Lord Rennard sexually harassed them.
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Opinion
Registry fears
I cannot see what will be gained (perhaps apart from revenue, which is not always guaranteed) by bringing in a private company.
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FeatureEmployment tribunals and workers’ rights
Is the introduction of fees for workers to access employment tribunals fair, or is it a poorly thought-out process?
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OpinionCity failing in hunt for talent
School statistics demonstrate that City firms do not have to look far to find high-achieving young people.
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OpinionThe whiplash reforms 'cake'
Accrediting experts is only one ingredient: and raising the small-claims limit would be to add the icing before it’s cooked.
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OpinionBanking act is a paper tiger
New legislation which purports to clamp down on ‘reckless’ bankers smacks of sabre-rattling.
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NewsVHCC cases jeopardised by fee cuts
They are in addition to a £4.5m fraud trial disrupted at Southwark, reported by the Gazette last week.
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NewsVara backs LASPO to apply to mesothelioma claims
Minister refuses to back down from decision to apply no win, no fee changes from July.
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News£350,000 ceiling for county court cases
Lords approves 11-fold increase to limit established 33 years ago.
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NewsLLP tax changes ‘will put City at risk’
Opponents of crackdown on avoidance urged to come up with evidence.
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NewsHughes defends Human Rights Act
Liberal Democrat minister voices support for act that his government partners wanted to repeal.
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NewsInsurers press for whiplash reform despite premium fall
New figures also show significant drop in RTA cases opened.
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OpinionLand Registry is not for meddling
Privatisation plans for a critical national asset could create a monster.
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NewsHMCTS spent £23.5m on cancelled court projects
Of 142 buildings earmarked for closure by HMCTS in December 2010, only one – Rhyl County Court – remains open.
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NewsPublic defender recruitment bid sparks row
Ministry of Justice accused of trying find a way to break dispute with advocates.
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UKTI export boost
All mid-sized firms will be offered ‘tailored trade advice’ through UK Trade & Investment to help them break into overseas markets.
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