All Government & politics articles – Page 84
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NewsDigital divorce portal to become mandatory
Family lawyers will be required to submit applications through MyHMCTS service from next week.
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NewsAutomated decision-making ban could go in GDPR bonfire
'A shared commitment to high standards of data protection is more important than a word-for-word replication of EU law,' government states.
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NewsSolicitor-judge takes government to court over disability struggles
Zorina Nadine Clarkson Palomares tells employment tribunal of 'stress' of trying to secure reasonable adjustments.
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NewsBuckland calls for tougher corporate crime laws
The Law Commission is due to produce its paper on corporate criminal liability by early next year.
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NewsBuilding Safety Bill gives leaseholders 'worthless' legal right
Law Society says cut-off date for taking action against developers over unsafe cladding is insufficient.
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NewsSecret soundings for judiciary must go, says Boyce
Law Society says candidates from diverse backgrounds are less likely to receive positive feedback.
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NewsIn focus: Should City firms cut the polluters loose?
As the climate change debate rages, law firms are under pressure to cut ties with fossil fuel giants. But rethinking their client base or denying sectors legal representation are plainly problematic.
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NewsTalks ongoing for securing evacuation of at-risk Afghan judge
Foreign secretary says nine judges have been evacuated from the destabilised country.
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NewsMoJ pushes on with court fee increases despite majority opposition
Income will go towards HMCTS running cost and 'ensure that the courts and tribunals can continue to deliver access to justice for all'.
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NewsLawyers urge UK government to help stranded Afghan judge
Court proceedings possible in bid to secure visa for judge who has been forced into hiding.
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NewsSustainability crisis deepens as solicitors quit emergency court scheme
Legal Aid Agency has identified 'access' issues on housing possession court schemes across the country.
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NewsEx-attorney general Cox earning £468,000 a year as law firm consultant
Sir Geoffrey Cox also received six-figure sum from legal work, according to register of members’ interests.
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NewsTemporary operating hours: ‘the straw that will break the camel’s back’
Senior criminal defence practitioner tells legal aid lawyers she and many others are already absolutely exhausted.
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NewsAttorney general keen to raise awareness of sentencing powers
Government publishes data for outcomes of cases referred to Court of Appeal under Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
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NewsAfghan judges can relocate to the UK, Buckland confirms
Lord chancellor says officials are working on plans to support vulnerable cohort of judges and legal professionals.
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NewsHome Office urged to concede Afghan tribunal appeals
Frontline practitioners outline detailed steps to protect those in Afghanistan and the UK.
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NewsPolice investigation reveals legal aid struggles
Bail decision affected rape complainant's ability to obtain public funding for family law case.
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NewsFancy joining the LSB? Check your tweets
Candidates required to jump through potentially awkward social media hoop to join legal services quango.
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NewsBar warns of reliance on informal police sanctions
'There is a risk that out of court measures will be seen as a way to relieve pressure on the system,' says Bar Council.
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NewsCPS embarks on summer hiring spree
National campaign could exacerbate shortage of criminal defence lawyers.