All Government & politics articles – Page 38
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OpinionWelcome to the Ministry of High Standards and Professionalism
We must not take what happens – or indeed dies in silence - in our Ministry of Justice as indicative of what happens in the wider world, and certainly not as being normal.
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NewsLAA fails to attract sufficient bids for housing legal aid contracts
Law Society says second procurement opportunity shows work has become financially unviable.
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NewsNews focus: Treasury coughs up for prosecutors - but solicitors still 'short-changed'
The Treasury has coughed up to address the disparity between prosecution and defence fees. But to the Law Society’s dismay, criminal legal aid solicitors continue to be ‘short-changed’.
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NewsDomestic abuse victims 'still being cross-examined by alleged perpetrator'
Charities and solicitors urge Dominic Raab to review legal aid fees to ensure lawyers are available to step in.
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NewsMPs open new inquiry into whiplash reforms
Justice committee will ask how well the new whiplash portal is working and whether savings are being made.
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NewsWhat downturn? Legal sector turnover up 8.6%
Official figures show 'incredibly resilient' performance despite wider economic woes.
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NewsFollow AG's lead over legal aid fees, Raab urged
Law Society says attorney general recognises need for equality of arms between prosecution and defence barristers.
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NewsLegal aid widened for child cases following public law challenge
Means test removed for carers of looked-after children in special educational needs and disability tribunal.
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News'Stop short-changing solicitors': HM Treasury gives prosecutors extra cash
Settlement restores parity of funding between prosecution and defence barristers - but solicitors still 'short-changed'.
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FeatureNot going to plan
Legal advisers are keen to help clients benefit from the government’s ‘levelling up agenda’, hears Maria Shahid. But political uncertainty is the enemy of investment.
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NewsTrade deal ‘could liberalise Korea legal market’
Law Society responds to consultation on enhanced UK-Republic of Korea trade agreement.
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OpinionOur struggling economy needs legal certainty
The Treasury needs to look not only at our finances, but also our laws.
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NewsMurder trial adjourned for three days 'because heating not working'
Home affairs committee told criminal justice system creaking due to decades of underfunding.
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News'Raise legal aid': Wales's message to Westminster
Welsh government highlights financial support for advice services despite justice not being devolved.
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NewsGovernment promises 'robust approach' to crypto regulation
Proposals will set rules to ensure crypto-asset promotions are fair, clear and not misleading.
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NewsMPs grill permanent secretary on MoJ morale
Antonia Romeo remains tight-lipped as media spotlight intensifies on Dominic Raab investigation.
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NewsState dissent monitoring units ‘operating outside law’
Former Supreme Court justice among individuals being monitored by 'Ministry of Truth' units.
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NewsMoJ reveals drawn out timetable for civil legal aid review
Terms of reference document suggests final policy decisions will be made closer to the next general election.
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ProfileGo your own way
Westminster remains hostile, but Cardiff is already preparing for the comprehensive devolution of justice policy and funding. Paul Rogerson meets Mick Antoniw MS, counsel general for Wales