All Government & politics articles – Page 4
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NewsMPs told Windrush compensation requires funded legal support
Commissioner tells public accounts committee that support from lawyers will result in fewer costly reviews.
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NewsTelevised broadcasting from courts set for major extension
Legislation will be brought forward to allow chief magistrate's sentencing remarks and High Court cases to be broadcast.
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NewsLand Registry warns over conveyancer competence
Repeated failure to check deeds could land practitioners in regulatory hot water, agency says.
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NewsFear over custody time limits 'hindering CPS decision-making'
CPS staff worried about impact of failure on their performance, confidence and careers.
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OpinionHuman rights and migration: the underlying facts
The topic of immigration continues to play a leading part in UK politics.
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NewsLammy repeats anti-SLAPPs pledge as media lawyers deny lobbying coup
Society of Media Lawyers angrily rebuts allegations that 'discreet lobbying campaign' for super-rich has torpedoed fresh legislation.
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NewsLammy defiant over jury trial reform
Government to press ahead with curtailing jury trials despite Labour's leadership turmoil.
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OpinionChisinau declaration: what it is – and what it is not
Given the intensity of public debate around migration and human rights, it is important to be honest and precise about the declaration adopted by the Council of Europe.
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NewsYouth intervention courts to keep offenders 'on track'
Specialist courts and tougher parenting orders part of blueprint to reform youth justice system.
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NewsDuty solicitor shortage causing court delays
Legal Aid Agency says coverage at Preston Combined Court insufficient to accommodate Saturday and bank holiday sittings.
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NewsIn depth: What's really ailing criminal justice
On a Crown court visit, rebel MP Charlotte Nichols and bar chair Kirsty Brimelow heard about what’s really ailing criminal justice. It’s not jury trials.
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NewsLawyers express concern at ECHR 'modernisation'
Non-binding declaration updates interpretation of Articles 3 and 8 of the 75-year-old convention.
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NewsKing's speech: Society calls for 'sustained investment'
Chancery Lane welcomes 'government’s recognition that the justice system is in crisis'.
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NewsKing’s speech: Criminal justice and leasehold reforms still on agenda
Few surprises as government announces intention to legislate to introduce digital IDs, a duty of candour - and improved EU ties.
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NewsJustice minister steps down over Starmer
Alex Davies-Jones MP steps down as minister for victims and tackling violence against women and girls.
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NewsHomebuying: MPs demand mandatory upfront information
Select committee says lessons can be learned from Scotland's home reports.
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NewsMoJ proposals on judicial terms and conditions 'constitutionally flawed'
Trade union GMB's judicial branch says proposals fail to respect judicial independence.
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NewsLegal aid to be simplified for inquests
Law Society concerned funding still insufficient to ensure there are enough lawyers to support bereaved families.
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OpinionThe declining appeal of a career in the public gaze
The world has become increasingly cynical about people who aspire to give something back to society.
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NewsIn depth: Jury trial curbs survive bill committee – but the fight goes on
The Courts and Tribunals Bill escaped largely unscathed on its journey through the Commons - but the parliamentary jousting is not over.