All Government & politics articles – Page 228
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NewsMcNally replaced in surprise justice reshuffle
Simon Hughes appointed justice minister to replace veteran Lord McNally.
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NewsBar ‘strike’ must not disrupt prosecutions, says DPP
DPP and LCJ issue note on the planned 6 January action by criminal barristers.
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NewsShort-term prisoners should get the vote, says committee
Cross-party group responds to European Court of Human Rights decision on prisoners’ right to vote.
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NewsConfiscation orders ‘having negligible impact’, says NAO
Out of every £100 generated by the criminal economy, £99.65 is kept by criminals.
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OpinionInsurers found guilty over premiums cost
PI lawyers took the flak but insurers now face their own damning verdict.
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NewsGovernment stalls on 2010 claimant legislation
McNally admits there is still no date to implement Third Party (Rights against Insurers) Act.
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OpinionEdward Snowden, lawyers and MEPs
The European Parliament isn’t constrained in the way national parliaments are when scrutinising the Snowden case.
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NewsG4S and Serco stripped of tagging contract
Capita will use the G4S and Serco systems and equipment, with the two companies to no longer have a direct role.
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OpinionLegal aid: we are all on the same side
Engaging with government on criminal legal aid reform worked to the benefit of Law Society members. But we still have a long way to go.
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NewsSociety Council affirms policy of engagement on legal aid
Dialogue with MoJ will ‘secure the best possible deal for members’.
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NewsWhitehall advertises for new Treasury Solicitor
The Government Legal Service is looking for a new head.
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News‘Flat’ complaint figures could signal better client care
The prospective head of the Office for Legal Complaints suggests law firms are improving service levels.
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NewsMoJ pledges claims management clampdown under LeO
Ombudsman to handle complaints about CMCs from next year.
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OpinionWar and law – again
A recent report makes a strong case for more transparent accountability over military decision-making.
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NewsMoJ to tackle fall in mediation referrals
Ministry is aware of the drop in referrals since LASPO and is working with the Family Mediation Council and legal profession to address it.
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OpinionMeso U-turn undermines all PI reforms
The government does not have the stomach to deal with mesothelioma as it does with other claims.
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NewsMoJ hit with £148m of further cuts by Osborne
Chris Grayling’s department revealed to be one of the biggest losers in Whitehall in the chancellor’s autumn statement.
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NewsChancellor confirms LLP tax clampdown
Measures to prevent the abuse of partnership status to avoid tax are to go ahead, the autumn statement reveals.
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NewsMoJ cancels plans for meso fixed-fee regime
Justice minister confirms further talks will be held over mesothelioma with insurers, lawyers and claimant groups.