All Government & politics articles – Page 28
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NewsLady chief justice calls for sustainable funding and digital transformation
Lord chancellor Shabana Mahmood also discussed ‘long-term plan’ for justice system at Mansion House dinner.
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NewsCriminal legal aid firms issue new contract warning to Mahmood
Over 100 firms warn justice secretary that they may not sign new legal aid contracts if the government fails to increase their remuneration.
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NewsLanguage services procurement sparks fresh court interpreting row
Interpreting body demands external review of outsourcing model as Lords inquiry gets underway with evidence from Law Society and Bar Council.
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OpinionPrisons crisis: a long-term solution Mahmood can explore right now
Criminal defence firm has set out a compelling business case for piloting a holistic defence model that would reduce prison costs and reoffending.
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NewsFour solicitors join new-look justice committee
Newly elected MPs join House of Commons Justice Committee, chaired by veteran Andy Slaughter, a barrister.
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NewsPrisons crisis: Gauke to lead sentencing review
Law Society welcomes review but says entire criminal justice system needs to be properly funded for government's solution to work.
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NewsCoroner calls for restriction on young drivers
An inquest into four deaths has brought the question of whether new laws should restrict young drivers back into the spotlight.
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NewsCruel summer: attorney general asked about Taylor Swift
Richard Hermer KC tells journalists he can't say if he advised government on the singer - let alone what that advice might have been.
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NewsFresh legal risk guidance for government lawyers
Attorney general Richard Hermer KC wants lawyers advising ministers to feel empowered to stand up for the rule of law.
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OpinionFinancial implications must not be forgotten in debate on assisted dying
Financial aspects of assisted dying are complex, but discourse is often restricted to the ethical and moral issues.
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NewsProfessional services on government’s ‘growth-driving’ list
Law Society hails 'bold and ambitous strategy' as 'breakthrough moment for the legal sector'.
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NewsRule of law 'essential for economic growth' - attorney general
Richard Hermer KC will say the trust that businesses have in the courts is one of UK's greatest commercial advantages.
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NewsIn depth: Hidden backlogs at the tribunals
Labour makes bold pledges on rights, but has remained silent on how it will reduce the caseloads of overwhelmed employment, immigration and education tribunals.
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News'Time is running out': civil legal aid provider numbers plummet
Law Society says lack of access has implications for people's living situation, health and children's education.
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NewsCompromise or cop-out? Solicitors react to employment rights shakeup
Landmark legislation could be watered down further as it goes through parliament.
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NewsRenters' Rights Bill will cause court 'gridlock', warns Badenoch
Proposed housing legislation that will end section 21 'no fault' evictions had its second reading in the House of Commons.
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NewsLabour unveils biggest employment law shakeup for decades
Long-awaited rights bill welcomed by TUC - but lawyers warn of further pressure on 'creaking' employment tribunals.
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NewsLegal definition of disabled child 'offensive', says Law Commission
Commission says law governing support for disabled children and their families is out of date, inaccessible and potentially unfair.
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NewsPublish legal aid advisory board's report, criminal bar tells MoJ
Criminal Bar Association says Ministry of Justice received the board's recommendations two months ago.
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OpinionIs there a right to consult a lawyer for non-contentious legal advice?
There is a tradition among continental bars, much stronger than here in the UK, to challenge in the courts new legislation or regulations with which they do not agree.