All Government & politics articles – Page 53
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NewsGovernment promises three-part test to stop SLAPP cases
Justice minister promises legislation 'as soon as parliamentary time allows'.
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NewsFurther strikes called over Common Platform
Trade union PCS announces further dates following meeting with HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
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NewsWestminster commission to investigate forensic science concerns
Sir Bob Neill MP says misapplication of forensic science has often resulted in wrongful convictions.
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NewsFormer QC selection chief in line to lead judicial appointments
Lord chancellor Dominic Raab wants Helen Pitcher OBE to become next chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission.
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NewsNews focus: Legal aid pay rises would stoke inflation - Raab
With the government set to unveil its full response to the Bellamy legal aid review, lord chancellor Dominic Raab says extra cash for solicitors is unlikely. The prospect of industrial action still looms,
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NewsSociety condemns Home Office asylum delays
The number of people waiting longer than six months for a decision on their asylum claim has nearly doubled in the past year.
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NewsEarly legal advice scheme piloted in hospital
Wirral residents will be able to access legal support as part of 'wellbeing hub' services.
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NewsStrike could resume, criminal bar warns
Representative body responds to Dominic Raab's criticism of action that led to previous lord chancellor agreeing £54m deal.
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NewsAnti-SLAPP law takes a step closer
Coalition publishes 'model law' as Raab says he is 'looking for a legislative vehicle'.
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NewsMore cash for solicitors? Not the right thing to do - Raab
Lord chancellor says unsustainable pay increases for legal aid practitioners will prolong inflation.
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NewsRaab confident of 'overwhelming' Bill of Rights support
Lord chancellor defends human rights reform in first of two parliamentary grillings today.
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NewsProcurement for new-look eviction advice scheme finally begins
New service incorporating early legal advice will begin in August - four months later than planned.
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OpinionThreat to legal accountability on SEND
The SEND system is broken because it lacks local accountability. The government’s proposed overhaul would weaken the legal framework.
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NewsLAA accused of potential discrimination over duty rota
Firm reportedly asked to identify solicitors on long-term leave prior to 1 October so they can be removed from current scheme.
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NewsNews focus: Autumn statement - what it means for solicitors
The chancellor’s announcement of a further real-terms cut to the justice budget has left the sector facing ‘systemic failure’, says the Law Society. There are no more ‘savings’ to be made.
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NewsAutumn statement: Real terms cut for justice spending
Treasury announces lower than inflation increase for MoJ, following chancellor's autumn statement.
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NewsJudicial salary review put on hold until next year
'Important that you have regard for government inflation target,' lord chancellor reminds review body chair.
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News'Crunch time': Society tells Hunt to protect justice spending
Law Society highlights importance of legal aid for those hit by cost of living crisis ahead of autumn statement.
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NewsPM agrees to investigation of complaints about Dominic Raab
Lord chancellor wrote to Rishi Sunak calling for independent probe.
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NewsBar Council makes 'special pleading' ahead of autumn statement
Mark Fenhalls KC says reversal of improved funding over last two years will cause irrevocable damage.