All Government & politics articles – Page 76
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NewsBar chair accuses lord chancellor of being ‘thin-skinned’ over failure to meet
Derek Sweeting QC tells the Guardian that Dominic Raab’s attitude is ‘counterproductive and perhaps a bit of a thin-skinned approach’.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency reissues accounts after spotting £26.3m error
In latest version of annual report, chief executive says error did not affect provider payments.
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NewsAttempted murder victim’s address ‘inappropriately given’ to perpetrator
The Ministry of Justice’s annual report reveals 16 ‘data incidents’ in the year to March, which potentially impacted nearly 5,500 people.
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NewsTougher criminal sentences contributing to the courts backlog - new bar chair
The public should be told ‘the true consequences’ of politicians' attempts to appear tough on crime, Mark Fenhalls QC says.
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NewsFive solicitors among 101 QC appointments
Queen also approves appointment of four solicitors as honorary QCs.
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NewsJudges' pay to be reviewed following Covid pause
Lord chancellor says review body must consider affordability of any recommendations.
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NewsTaylor Wimpey pledges to remove 'unwarranted' leasehold terms
Competition watchdog warns it will take legal action against other developers who 'fail to do the right thing'.
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NewsNew crime contracts a critical 'pressure point' for defenders
Bar chief says serious promises and decisions needed early next year to stop solicitors quitting criminal legal aid.
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NewsFormer MoJ chief gets £250,000 ‘exit package’
Sir Richard Heaton was paid £262,185 for ‘loss of office’ – on top of at least £125,000 in salary, fees and pension-related benefits for 2020/21.
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NewsPractitioners reminded to wear face masks in court
Judicial guidance reissued as coronavirus cases continue to surge.
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NewsInformation Commissioner's Office challenged over Whitehall JR submissions
Public Law Project is appealing to the first-tier tribunal the ICO's decision not to uphold its complaint.
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NewsDirect access to barristers 'could improve justice outcomes' for ethnic minorities
Cross-party thinktank revisits Lammy Review recommendation to improve trust in criminal justice system.
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NewsLaw Commission to tackle 'rape myths'
Review will look at ways to improve the trial process for complainants and defendants.
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NewsDisposal times more important than backlog, bar tells MPs
Focusing on how long criminal cases take will more accurately measure progress and the impact on court users, according to representative body.
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News'Tricky conversation with my employer': network reveals magistrates' challenges
Volunteers juggling day job and judicial duties do not know whom to ask for advice and support.
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News£135m more needed each year to save criminal legal aid
Independent review urges government to act quickly - but Dominic Raab says he will respond by March.
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NewsPractitioners await criminal legal aid review findings
Final report of independent review expected to be published today - but not the government's response.
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NewsPost Office victims say settlement agreement 'obtained under duress'
MPs hear that the Post Office may have spent more than £100m on legal fees relating to Horizon scandal.
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NewsRaab unveils his ‘modern bill of rights’ plan
Controversial reforms will include protections for free speech and trial by jury, lord chancellor says.
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NewsBacklog increase ‘not necessarily’ result of cuts, MPs told
MoJ permanent secretary says rise in backlog partly the result of a change in the ‘case mix’ and also judicial sitting days.