All Government & politics articles – Page 33
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NewsLead judge backs financial remedies reform
Mr Justice Mostyn says simple rules for determining financial remedies have been overpainted by 'woolly' judicial discretion.
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OpinionDisposable law, disposable lawyers
In political discourse, lawyers are to be picked up and used for one’s advantage, and then disposed of with a few jeers.
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NewsGovernment acts on SLAPPs - but only in economic crime
New power to dismiss cases will stamp out ‘brazen abuse of our legal system’, lord chancellor says.
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NewsMental Capacity Act 'toolkit' for parents
Ministry of Justice embarks on awareness-raising exercise after opting against payment reform.
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NewsGLD client satisfaction dips slightly
Action plan to be drawn up for Government Legal Department despite hitting performance target.
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NewsStrasbourg injunctions 'raise five difficult legal questions', minister tells Lords
Parliamentary debate highlights divided opinion over potential reform of rule 39 power to block deportation flights.
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NewsStrasbourg 'had no jurisdiction' to block Rwanda flight
Court is acting beyond the scope of the human rights convention, thinktank Policy Exchange argues.
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NewsMigration bill amendment modifies judicial 'safeguard'
Lord chancellor would be granted power to make tribunal procedure rules so government can keep to desired timetable.
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NewsLawyers expose unlawful use of coercive powers by Home Office
Detention of two mothers and their children over NHS debts was 'humiliating and distressing'.
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NewsCross-party parliamentary groups merge in the name of justice
Labour and Conservative MPs to chair new all-party parliamentary group.
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NewsInflation warning over legal aid reforms
Ministry of Justice publishes response to means test proposals nearly a year after consultation ended.
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NewsBurnett brings the house down with welcome speech
Lord chief justice finds he may have something in common with the late Elizabeth Taylor.
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NewsPublic Order Act prompts fresh call for devolved justice
Counsel general for Wales says legislation imposed by Westminster is authoritarian, undemocratic and dangerous.
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NewsDon’t Pannick – JR is alive and well
Prominent barrister Lord Pannick KC has an interesting take on Boris Johnson’s contribution to constitutional law.
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News'Rape myths' consultation floats curbs on barristers' conduct
Law Commission seeks views on whether judges should pre-approve certain lines of questioning in sexual offence trials.
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OpinionChalk off to a good start at Justice
Alex Chalk's unique selling point on the criminal justice system is that he knows whereof he speaks.
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NewsHousing reforms fuel fears for vulnerable tenants
Solicitor raises concern over anti-social behaviour amendment in Renters (Reform) Bill.
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NewsWanted: new DPP on salary of £225,978
Max Hill KC will step down as head of the Crown Prosecution Service in October.
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NewsChalk cautious on Bill of Rights in debut justice questions
New lord chancellor also hesitant to commit to timescale for legislation to reduce SLAPPS.
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NewsPolice banned from 'fishing expeditions' in rape cases
Forces could face legal action if they request personal material not relevant to an investigation.