All Government & politics articles – Page 34
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NewsCovid legislation allowing video-witnessed wills lapses
Law Society says future digital wills process must contain appropriate safeguards against the risk of fraud and undue influence.
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NewsPopular Conservatives: Rees-Mogg attacks Lady Hale and calls for neutering of Supreme Court
Former Supreme Court president ‘flouted the constitution’ by voting against Rwanda Bill, says Tory MP.
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OpinionWhat the ICJ ‘genocide’ ruling means for Israel
The ICJ president Joan Donoghue must have tried hard to reach agreement on South Africa’s claim against Israel under the Genocide Convention of 1948.
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NewsSalaries sacrificed
A look at the most recent register of MPs’ interests shows the most recently departed justice secretaries are doing very nicely.
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NewsBuckland: divorce reform needs to move faster
Former lord chancellor concerned about speed of progress on financial remedies with several months to go until Law Commission 'scoping paper' published.
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NewsUnmanaged illegal migration brings rule of law into disrepute - Chalk
'We are in a global contest of ideas, a contest between rule of law nations like ours and those who offer an authoritarian alternative.'
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OpinionLabour's great lord chancellor
Richard Burdon Haldane was in the thick of almost every major political and intellectual debate of the day.
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News'Irrational': victory for Law Society in legal aid challenge
Chancery Lane took government to court over decision not to raise fees by minimum 15% recommended by independent review.
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News'Data limitations' narrow scope of new criminal legal aid consultation
Ministry of Justice needs 'accurate data' that reflects case complexity to consult on police station fee system.
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NewsGovernment resurrects employment tribunal fees
Controversial charging regime introduced by Chris Grayling was axed following a Supreme Court ruling in 2017.
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News£16m 'pay boost' for police station work
Ministry of Justice opens eight-week consultation and says funding increase will apply to new work from the summer.
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NewsNews focus: Civil legal aid provision is withering away
Racked by stagnant fees and mounting overheads, civil legal aid providers on the frontline fear for the sustainability of the sector, according to a survey commissioned for the government.
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NewsLawtech and legal aid: Law Society’s spring budget wishlist
Chancery Lane’s submission to Treasury also calls for partnership tax break.
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NewsBarrister Robert Courts sworn in as solicitor general
Witney and West Oxfordshire MP appointed to attorney general's office during December mini-reshuffle.
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NewsPrison lawyers reveal shocking struggles to see their clients
Solicitor says report provides a 'small snapshot' of the widespread serious delays and lack of appropriate facilities.
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OpinionTurning opinions into circumstances
Attorney general preps for test case on protesters accused of criminal damage.
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NewsJustice committee chair appointed honorary KC
Sir Bob Neill MP awarded title for helping to uphold the rule of law, and advocating for the judiciary and legal profession.
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NewsDon’t drive my Carr
Dame Sue Carr’s appearance before the House of Commons justice select committee began with constitutional fireworks.
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NewsFour in 10 civil legal aid providers intend to quit fragile sector in next five years
People facing eviction, abuse and needing care will suffer most from shrinking provider base, Law Society warns.
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NewsProfessional bodies call for private prosecution probe
Government asked to revisit the recommendations of the Justice Committee inquiry on safeguards.