All Government & politics articles – Page 69
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OpinionNorthern Ireland and the doctrine of necessity
UK government claims a clear basis in international law to justify the non-performance of international obligations.
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OpinionTurn down the rhetoric to keep us safe
Both here and the US established institutions - including our own profession - are suddenly in the line of fire.
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NewsHome secretary defeats bid to block Rwanda removals flight
Claimants given permission to appeal High Court ruling as Priti Patel says she will not be deterred by legal challenges.
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NewsMinister refuses to answer questions on NI protocol advice
First Treasury Counsel was reportedly not consulted about the legality of proposed legislation.
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NewsGovernment blames Easter for court backlog rise
Official figures show the number of outstanding cases grew in the month barristers commenced legal aid action.
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OpinionMinister of defence?
Sir Christopher Bellamy’s appointment as justice minister means he may have to defend government policy which is seemingly at odds with his own report.
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News'First real scrutiny': Society defends Rwanda flight challenges
High Court hears application for injunction to stop first scheduled flight under controversial Home Office immigration scheme.
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NewsMoJ spent £36m on consultants in three years
Department spent nearly £6m on HMCTS reform programme in 2019/20.
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NewsLawyers under fire over Rwanda flight legal challenge
Trade union and charities are seeking an injunction to stop asylum seekers being removed next week.
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News'Record-breaking' year for conveyancers
Land Registry data confirms housing market bounced back after activity slumped due to Covid restrictions.
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NewsMPs condemn ‘improper’ attacks on judges
Offices of lord chancellor and the attorney general have become politicised, all-party group concludes.
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OpinionWhy we need a Bad Law Project
There are signs that the legal system is slowly succumbing to the coercive culture of compelled speech.
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NewsLegal aid report author Bellamy appointed justice minister
Practitioners have criticised the government for not implementing the reforms backed by Sir Christopher Bellamy QC.
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NewsCurbs on civil legal aid for terrorists questioned by MPs
Former attorney general Sir Jeremy Wright says he is ‘frankly worried’ by government proposals.
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NewsSFO disclosure failings probe delayed by a month
Sir David Calvert-Smith expects to report to attorney general on Unaoil case by late June.
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NewsUK provides more support to Ukraine war crimes investigation
Ministry of Justice ‘accelerating conversations with City law firms’, department says.
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NewsFormer City partner and ex-AG knighthoods lead jubilee birthday honours
Slaughter and May stalwart Nigel Boardman and Tory MP Jeremy Wright knighted.
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NewsNo future in criminal defence, juniors tell Law Society
'What other business is still charging 1995 rates?’ asks respondent in Chancery Lane poll.
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NewsGLD 'committed to levelling up' as it seeks 50 London lawyers
Government Legal Department is advertising to fill 50 posts with salaries starting at £43,916.
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OpinionTime is running out to help save the criminal justice system
There is just one week to go until the government’s criminal legal aid consultation closes.