All Government & politics articles – Page 239
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NewsGrayling sets out new JR restrictions
The government has set out proposals that would limit who is entitled to apply for a judicial review.
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OpinionUK-based Magdalene women and compensation
The decision by the Irish government to compensate Magdalene women is welcome, but UK-based former laundry workers must not be disadvantaged.
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News'This is best deal possible' - reaction to amended legal aid plans
Revised plans for criminal legal aid reform met with a mixed reaction, ranging from pragmatic acceptance to fears that miscarriages of justice could still follow.
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NewsGrant admits claims management complaint move delay
Claims management complaints will not be brought under the Legal Ombudsman this year.
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OpinionGrayling has listened on legal aid reform
The government’s revised criminal legal aid reform plans will allow most firms to continue their work and plan the way forward.
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NewsUK judge defends ‘demonised’ Strasbourg court
UK courts have breathed new life into the European Convention on Human Rights, despite its ‘demonisation’, a senior judge says.
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NewsGrieve leads GLS recruitment drive
Attorney general urges careers advisers to promote government in-house working.
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NewsBar Serco and G4S from MoJ contracts, demands Khan
The shadow justice secretary calls on Chris Grayling to bar two of the biggest government contractors.
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NewsConsumer panel calls for single regulator
The Legal Services Consumer Panel says the regulatory regime is a maze for clients and a burden for lawyers.
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NewsEmpty court buildings left unsold
The Ministry of Justice has yet to sell 44 vacated court buildings, at a cost of millions of pounds to the taxpayer.
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OpinionOrders need to suit the facts
The Proceeds of Crime Act is not working and must be reformed, argues Roger Sahota.
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NewsRelief as ‘superfast’ patents ruled out
Intellectual property specialists have reacted with relief to the government’s decision not to proceed with a premium service that would award patents in three months.
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OpinionOn law and war
The Syrian situation reminds us that the law and courts exist to prevent a repeat of the horrors of the past.
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OpinionForever blowing bubbles?
House prices are soaring again and all is well. Unless you live in Wales.
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NewsMoJ calls in police over Serco fraud claims
The Ministry of Justice has called in the police to investigate alleged fraud in the management of its £285m prisoner escort contract.
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NewsFirm money could help plug aid gap
Low Commission report calls for a £100m 10-year national advice and legal support fund.
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NewsCity lawyers warn against lobbying register
The City of London Law Society has told ministers they risk creating more red tape if they impose regulation on the lobbying sector.
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NewsGrayling refuses to delay legal aid cuts
The justice secretary has indicated that he will press on with ‘far-reaching’ legal aid cuts, ignoring pleas from MPs, peers and the Law Society.
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NewsMoJ spends £96m on 'off payroll' staff
A ban on temps has been lifted, but the department says it only buys in specialist skills which are ‘not available in-house’.
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NewsMoJ awards tagging contracts to new companies
The Ministry of Justice is to award its criminal tagging contract to four new companies.