All Government & politics articles – Page 91
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NewsLaw Commission chief to see through next reform programme
Sir Nicholas Green says he went into the job 'almost blind' and wants his successor to benefit from a proper transition.
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NewsVictims going to court entitled not to see defendant
Lord chancellor says new code comprises 'simplified and stronger' set of rights.
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NewsLand Registry issues 'fast-track' reminder to conveyancers
Urgent applications necessary to complete a transaction can be processed within 10 working days.
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NewsRace commission: criminal justice disparity contributing to negative stereotypes of black men
Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities says black people are most overrepresented within the system.
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NewsCouncil lawyers seek court declaration on virtual meetings
Central government has decided not to extend coronavirus regulations allowing remote meetings beyond 7 May.
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NewsCourt backlog: outgoing CPS inspector issues public confidence warning
Kevin McGinty says victims of alleged rape were facing potential 18-month wait for a trial before Covid-19 struck.
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NewsCriminal legal aid review issues call for evidence
Consultation includes questions on whether current fee schemes encourage sustainability, quality and efficiency.
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News‘Neither acceptable nor inevitable’: Peers give verdict on Covid courts
The quality of justice is ‘increasingly at risk’ as a result of Covid-19 and ‘years of underinvestment’.
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News'No plans to expand' - new Public Defender Service chief
Legal Aid Agency's salaried criminal defence service currently employs 53 legal staff.
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NewsCivil liberties group calls for coronavirus roadmap to restore rights
Liberty continues campaigning after MPs vote to renew Coronavirus Act for another six months.
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News£500 vouchers for families to resolve disputes away from court
Ministry of Justice unveils £1m scheme to bolster use of mediation.
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News'Very serious situation': review chief highlights criminal legal aid challenges
Sir Christopher Bellamy QC says practitioners have experienced reduction in money and work.
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NewsImmigration reforms: courts could be required to consider wasted costs
Home Office unveils proposals to end what it believes are 'last-minute unmeritorious' claims.
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NewsHome Office unveils widely trailed immigration reforms
Priti Patel says the justice system 'has been gamed' and says new plan will tackle the practice of meritless claims.
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NewsMPs have 'limited confidence' in MoJ's plans to clear court backlog
Ministry of Justice told to write to Public Accounts Committee within one month with clear projections and timeframes.
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News'Major flaws': parliamentary committee backs repeal of fixed-term act
Draft bill proposes an end to fixed-terms in parliament and removes overview powers from the courts.
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NewsShort films to support 'digitally disadvantaged' with virtual justice
Research team keen to hear from solicitors with experience of attending video hearings.
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NewsLabour calls for extra 33,000 court sitting days
Number of outstanding cases in the Crown court reached nearly 57,000 last month.
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FeatureSplit verdict
With the SNP set for a majority in May’s Holyrood elections, is Scotland on its way out? Marialuisa Taddia canvasses lawyers on the future of devolution and its implications for the law on both sides of the border.
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OpinionSummary of Whitehall submissions to public law review? No thanks
Robert Buckland MP says summarised version will give everyone a 'clear view' of submissions.