All Government & politics articles – Page 228
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Opinion‘Magic pill’ mediation is wrong prescription
Promotion of mediation as a cure-all for family law is misguided. It can never replace the law and the court.
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NewsGovernment reveals plans to sell off Land Registry
An eight-week consultation on the future of the Land Registry begins today.
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NewsInterpreter contract still failing after two years
Progress has been made but service still below performance target, the National Audit Office reports.
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OpinionWhiplash panels won’t change a thing
The same doctors, the same pressures. So what’s different?
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OpinionNext steps on legal aid
Independent studies jointly commissioned by the Law Society and Ministry of Justice must form the basis for duty contracts.
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NewsResidents up in arms over manor rights
‘People’s lives are on hold while this is sorted out,’ says Welsh assembly member.
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OpinionDigital dilemma
An online switch for lasting powers of attorney could be a digital step too far.
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FeatureLocal government: problem shared
Unprecedented spending cuts have placed the onus on local government lawyers to ensure they have a viable future.
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NewsMoJ confirms plans for medical whiplash panels
Working group set to meet from next month to finalise proposals.
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OpinionYou’re welcome to read my driving record
A new government website will tell insurers about our penalty points. Should we be allowed to look up other drivers’ records freely?
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NewsHughes considers cash for legal diversity
Extra financial help might encourage people from poor backgrounds to come into the legal profession, says minister.
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OpinionEuro convention: don’t bring the house down
If we depart from the binding elements of the ECHR, we will depart like Samson.
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Security spending unchanged as courts close
The £30m-a-year bill for security officers has remained flat since 2011 – and is unlikely to fall in the year ahead.
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NewsMinister defends mesothelioma deal
MPs angry at terms of negotiation between government and insurance industry.
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NewsRestore legal aid for housing cases – commission
An independent report on the impact of LASPO stops short of calling for the restoration of all civil legal aid.
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NewsThousands of serious offenders escape jail
Half of those convicted of sex offences, violent crimes and burglaries avoided prison last year, MoJ figures reveal.
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NewsFirm founded by ex-justice minister closes
‘Changes in personal circumstances’ cited as cause for shut-down.
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OpinionThe power of negative thinking
Taking a sceptical view undermines nothing, says Kathleen Hall.
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NewsFirst fire brigade ABS planned
Buckinghamshire council and Bucks and Milton Keynes Fire Authority plan ABS partnership.
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NewsLabour recruits Starmer to advise on ‘victims’ law’
Keir Starmer QC to chair victims' taskforce