All Government & politics articles – Page 7
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NewsMemory lane
Online civil court proposal, McLibel Two wrongly denied legal aid and a future vision by Labour: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
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NewsJudges have received death threats, LCJ reveals
Lady Carr speaks of dangers of 'inaccurate reporting' after judge's decision criticised during PMQs.
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NewsBusiness secretary apologises for 'solicitor' claim
Row over former trainee's mis-statements escalates with threat of private prosecution.
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OpinionTrump v. ABA, streaming now
The fate of the American Bar Association is a guide to what might happen to other bars should a populist government come to power.
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NewsGovernment to consult on cohabitation reform
Minister tells MPs there is no need to wait until existing work on marriage and divorce law has concluded.
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NewsBadenoch threatens to 'disengage' from ECHR
'International law should not become a tool to advance an activist political agenda,' Conservative leader says.
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NewsUpfront information helpful for mortgage decisions, says lender
Nationwide chief asked about upfront information on latest episode of Digital Property Market Steering Group podcast.
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NewsIn depth: Cardiff Civil and Family Justice Centre is falling apart
Leaky roof, missing tiles, inadequate security...the Cardiff Civil and Family Justice Centre is not fit for purpose. The centre’s decrepitude touches raw nerves in Westminster’s relationship with Wales.
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Opinion'Policymakers in robes' who create America
Kevin McVeigh reviews Stuart Banner's 'The Most Powerful Court in the World'.
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NewsMoJ viewing probate progress through 'rose-tinted spectacles'
Solicitors point to cases more than a year old, adding that delays can be costly for grieving families.
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NewsFormer Law Society presidents condemn ‘venomous’ attacks on AG
Letter from lawyers to national newspaper warns that media assault on Lord Hermer is doing ‘immense damage’.
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NewsIn depth: AI regulation falters as UK snubs international accord
Legal controls over development and use of artificial intelligence hit an obstacle last week, as the US and UK refused to back a statement in support of AI regulation signed by 60 other countries.
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News'Tough on crime' narrative failing victims
Sentencing review chief David Gauke criticises politicians for increasing tariffs without considering wider impact on justice system.
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NewsSociety warns against cuts to apprenticeship funding
Some 3,000 people have begun legal apprenticeships so far - but the government plans to exclude level 7 scheme from the levy.
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NewsMoJ hails further progress on probate delays
Ministry of Justice says recruitment of extra staff has helped halve waiting times in six months.
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NewsAmerican Bar Association goes to war with Trump
ABA urges US president to amend order which requires federal agencies to encourage the private sector to ‘end illegal DEI discrimination’.
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NewsSanctioned judge was promoted within six months, MoJ reveals
Courts minister says judicial appointments body has a statutory duty to make selections based on merit alone.
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NewsPublic inquiries could be set deadlines
‘There is serious and growing criticism of the cost, duration and effectiveness’ of public inquiries, government agrees.
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NewsAssisted dying: U-turn on judges' role 'cause for concern'
Involvement of High Court in approving decisions 'was seen as an important safeguard'.
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News‘Arrogant, progressive fool’: Labour colleague joins attacks on AG
Role of Lord Hermer KC has come under particular scrutiny over the proposed Chagos Islands deal.