All Government & politics articles – Page 91
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NewsGlobal bar body condemns ‘lefty lawyers’ comments
International Bar Association accuses UK government of attempting to ostracise legal professionals.
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NewsBritish Red Cross reveals ‘human cost’ of LASPO on refugee family reunions
Report calls for legal aid to be reinstated to acknowledge complexity of applications and value of early legal advice.
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NewsNews focus: Bankers leap to defence of JR
The Faulks review has prompted hundreds of responses, amid anger that not all will be published. Councils and bankers are among advocates of a mechanism that will not be surrendered lightly
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NewsSecond part of legal aid review will begin this year, Buckland pledges
Lord chancellor says he wants to get chair of the criminal legal aid review ‘absolutely right’.
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NewsJR has improved consumer rights, Which? tells Faulks review
Any changes to judicial review should relate to extending the window to issue proceedings.
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NewsNot enough black men doing family legal aid, Westminster inquiry hears
Solicitor says male role models would be helpful for teenagers coming through the justice system.
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NewsBuckland: Supreme Court review is not 'revenge'
Lord chancellor says he wants to protect judges from US-style appointment system.
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NewsLegal aid evidence reveals wellbeing crisis
Legal Aid Practitioners Group highlights 'lethal combination' threatening sector's future.
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News'Complainant' and 'survivor' added to code for victims
Lord chancellor Robert Buckland says revisions will result in increased engagement with criminal justice system.
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NewsNew conveyancing requirements to encourage digital ID checks
Land Registry unveils 'Safe Harbour Standard' to provide clarity and steer investment.
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OpinionTrump's grumps cause morals quarrels
Developments relating to law firms caught up in president's multiple legal efforts to stay in office contain significant lesson for solicitors.
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NewsGovernment bans evictions until January
Statutory instrument laid in parliament days after solicitor sent pre-action protocol letter.
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NewsJudicial review regime 'fit for purpose' - local government lawyers
First known public sector response criticises independent probe's questions for government departments.
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OpinionEdging closer to an elective dictatorship
If the House of Lords can get away with upholding the rule of law, Boris Johnson may well wonder who is running the country.
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NewsDowning Street PR guru now free for return to legal sector
Lee Cain's career includes a stint at Slater and Gordon during the firm's acquisitive phase.
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NewsHMCTS may publish court risk assessments
Work happening 'in the background' to see if documents can be put up within court and tribunal finder service.
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NewsOpposition raises concern about victims data failings
Failure to track outcomes means government is unaccountable on promise to help victims.
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NewsSolicitor MP blasts probate service in Westminster debate
System has deteriorated in past two years despite heavy investment, government told.
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NewsLord chief justice condemns ministers’ attacks on lawyers
Lord Burnett says lawyers should not be disparaged for doing their duty to clients.
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NewsEx-City solicitor appointed interim government legal chief
Peter Fish CB to lead Government Legal Department while search for permanent replacement continues.