All Government & politics articles – Page 35
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NewsNews focus: Media Bill fails to address SLAPPs
While the king’s speech pledged ‘legislation to protect public interest journalism’, a new Media Bill fails to address SLAPPs. This has sparked renewed calls to extend corrective measures beyond economic crime.
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NewsMagistrates not always following the law when defendant remanded in custody
Legal thinktank finds reasons rarely given for decisions and 'notable disparities' in outcomes for non-white defendants.
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NewsLegal chiefs urge defence solicitors to keep the faith
Practitioners told legal aid challenge will be heard next month and advisory board will make regular recommendations.
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NewsKing’s speech: legislation on criminal sentencing and leasehold reform
No real surprises among the 21 measures announced for parliament next year.
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NewsLegal aid advisory board 'not just another talking shop'
Her Honour Judge Deborah Taylor updates criminal defence practitioners on progress so far to review fee structures.
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NewsFurther courts closed over RAAC safety concerns
Blackpool courts closed after RAAC identified on site found to be defective.
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NewsJuryless trials in rape cases 'will undermine public confidence'
Criminal Bar Association tells Law Commission consultation that myths do not affect jurors' verdicts.
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ProfileFree radical
Is being an ‘activist lawyer’ a duty or a choice? Eduardo Reyes hears a call to arms from Paul Boateng.
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NewsLaw among Sunak’s AI success stories
AI start-ups are 'revolutionising the legal profession', prime minister says in run-up to global summit.
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NewsMalkinson inquiry will not have power to compel witnesses and disclosure, MoJ confirms
Lord chancellor snubs plea from Andrew Malkinson, who spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, to give the probe statutory 'teeth'.
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NewsMajority of public think victim should influence sentences
Report into the public opinion and understanding of sentencing warns the government against a 'reactive' approach to sentencing policy.
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NewsMPs call for evidence on pre-recorded cross-examinations
Justice committee issues call for evidence on practical operation of section 28 measure and potential improvements.
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NewsSpecialist court for housing disputes ruled out
Government says it would be better to focus on existing processes to improve possession enforcement.
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NewsHousing bill needs legal aid investment to work - Society
Concerns over tenants' ability to enforce rights under Renters (Reform) Bill, which resumes its passage through parliament today.
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News'We need a fifth law commissioner,' outgoing chief tells MPs
Sir Nicholas Green says current team of commissioners dealing with 'intensive' workload.
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NewsPrison crisis 'symptom of wider problems', Society warns
First-time offenders will be punished in the community under prison reforms announced by the justice secretary.
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NewsFormer victims' commissioner returns to role on temporary basis
Baroness Newlove returns to role last held by Vera Baird KC, who stepped down a year ago.
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NewsGovernment opens independent review of fraud and disclosure offences
First independent review since 1986, chaired by a KC, will look at current disclosure practices with recommendations expected by next year.
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NewsLabour party conference: The never spending story
The Labour party conference was not short of ideas on how to fix the broken justice system, but there is the issue of money.