All Government & politics articles – Page 48
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NewsNews focus: All change at the MoJ - and expectations are limited
New justice secretary Brandon Lewis faces a daunting inbox, ranging from legal aid to court backlogs. And after threatening to breach international law, can he win over the profession?
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NewsSFO disclosure reviews cost nearly £450,000
Serco review cost nearly £360,000 while Unaoil report cost at least £85,000.
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NewsCriminal bar demonstrations cancelled - but strike continues
Public gatherings called off this week out of respect for Queen Elizabeth II as leader of the Criminal Bar Association prepares to meet new lord chancellor.
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NewsNew justice secretary agrees to meet criminal bar
Criminal Bar Association chief Kirsty Brimelow QC hopes 'introductory' meeting will pave the way for negotiations to open.
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OpinionThe Straw man is back - and this time it's personal
Labour's last lord chancellor shares some candid thoughts on his successors.
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NewsCool reception for new lord chancellor
Brandon Lewis ’has an opportunity to re-energise the justice system', Law Society says. But some lawyers question his suitability.
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News'Substantial positive movement from government' could end bar strike
Justice committee hears evidence from criminal bar chiefs on reasons behind long-running action over legal aid funding.
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NewsRaab out as Truss picks ministerial team
Barrister Brandon Lewis appointed lord chancellor and justice secretary.
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NewsCriminal bar demands to meet new justice secretary this week
Kirsty Brimelow QC says Dominic Raab's successor must open negotiations as soon as they enter office.
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OpinionTruss may have one unlikely group in a cold sweat
New prime minister's stint as lord chancellor was brief, but she did manage to pick a fight with the insurance lobby.
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NewsTruss premiership ‘a pivotal time for justice’
Bill of Rights ’needs a complete rethink’ says Chancery Lane as Conservative leadership result is announced.
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NewsRwanda policy exposes asylum seekers to ‘significant risk of torture’, High Court hears
Challenge to Home Office’s controversial Rwanda policy begins at High Court.
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NewsCriminal bar begins 'historic' strike
Barristers escalate action over legal aid funding on day new prime minister is announced.
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OpinionAll-in. All out
Criminal barristers are fast becoming an endangered species. Either the government capitulates, or the bar appears doomed.
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OpinionCleaning up after Raab and Braverman
What have the current justice secretary and attorney general achieved and what immediate challenges face their successors?
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NewsMagistrates' court staff to strike for nine days this month
PCS union has also served notice of a second ballot of members over the Common Platform.
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NewsRaab made 'direct request' for striking barristers' names, CBA claims
The MoJ says it is ‘categorically untrue’ that names were requested by Raab or department.
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NewsICO takes 17 months to reach Whitehall JR decision
Data regulator says disclosure of Home Office evidence could undermine 'safe space' needed to formulate government policy.
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NewsSettlement close? Criminal bar chief delivers farewell message
Jo Sidhu QC hails 'turning point' as continuous strike over legal aid funding effectively begins today.
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OpinionLabour must stand shoulder to shoulder with the criminal bar
The justice system has been held together by the goodwill of those working in it for far too long.