All Government & politics articles – Page 230
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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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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?