All Government & politics articles – Page 70
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NewsAppeal court overturns ruling in sex-worker visit case
Care worker who ‘intentionally causes or incites’ someone with a ‘mental disorder’ to engage in sexual activity can be jailed for 10 years.
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OpinionWalking a tightrope
Inciting contempt for a class of people on the basis of their vocation is surely to be deplored in all circumstances.
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NewsNeuberger 'unconvinced' by JR reform arguments
Former Supreme Court president says political involvement is part of judicial role.
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NewsCourt backlog 'will remain a problem for years to come' - National Audit Office
Public spending watchdog identifies risks to court recovery efforts.
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NewsGovernment tight-lipped on legal aid reforms despite inquiry report
Justice minister praises cross-party commission's 'brilliant effort' on examining sustainability issues.
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NewsConsumer panel speaks out over ‘woeful decline’ in justice spending
Organisation makes rare criticism of the government ahead of next week’s crucial spending review.
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News'Huge increase in political litigation': Braverman defends JR reforms
Attorney general tells public law specialists that judges should not be asked to decide political matters.
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NewsLargest ever legal aid inquiry calls for independent fee review
Cross-party commission held evidence sessions with several frontline practitioners.
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NewsHR reform: Raab plans mechanism to correct 'incorrect' judgments
Consultation on government's proposals to reform 1998 act expected within the next two months.
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NewsLaw Societies condemn 'harmful' economic crime levy
New tax will play into the hands of rival jurisdictions seeking investment, professional body warns.
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NewsMPs prepare to debate judicial review reforms
Controversial Judicial Review and Courts Bill has second reading in House of Commons next week.
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NewsCommon Platform blip 'illustrates danger of overestimating technology'
Lord chief justice revealed rollout of digital case management system was paused.
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NewsSociety voices 'genuine concerns' about power of attorney reforms
Safeguards cannot be put at risk as a result of digitalisation drive, says professional body.
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NewsGovernment faces potential JR over efforts to help Afghan judges
Mishcon de Reya preparing to ask the court for permission to issue a judicial review.
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NewsLCJ reveals new platform for remote hearings
Service includes virtual consultation rooms and connectivity monitoring.
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NewsNews focus: Raab courts the faithful at Conservative party conference
New justice secretary Dominic Raab told the Conservative party conference that he is impatient to get going with a raft of policy initiatives, including ‘justice scorecards’ and cutting court backlogs.
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NewsWe're looking at 'valuable' Wales justice report, says minister
Lord Wolfson of Tredegar says UK government is working on some of the Thomas Commission's recommendations.
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NewsWales legal chief attacks Westminster for ‘political trick’ on devolution
Mick Antoniw, counsel general, says the case for putting the Welsh government in charge of justice is now ‘unanswerable’.
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NewsCommissioner sounds alarm on data protection reforms
Government proposals could threaten independence of Information Commissioner’s Office, outgoing chief tells government.
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NewsHMCTS splashes £40m on solar panels and green technology
New measures will reduce the emissions generated by courts by 10%, government claims.