All Government & politics articles – Page 98
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NewsPlugging gaps in legal aid provision will be tough, says LAA
Legal Aid Agency says pandemic could affect efforts to maintain services across all procurement areas.
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News'Not just about the professionals': Buckland defends extended court hours
Lord chancellor acknowledges impact on lawyers but says controversial measure is also about safety.
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OpinionOn being mocked by the prime minister
Should the profession be concerned that the repeated parliamentary mockery of Sir Keir Starmer could have an impact on how we are seen nationwide?
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NewsPlanning rules relaxed - with wider reform 'this month'
Amendments to Town and Country Planning Act allow repurposing of commercial properties.
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NewsAttorney general defends Dominic Cummings tweet
Suella Braverman tells justice select committee her tweet was not a legal opinion.
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NewsJudges get 2% pay rise for Covid-19 response
Judiciary among nine public sector workforces to be rewarded for efforts over the last few months.
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NewsLaw Commission unveils leasehold proposals
Recommendations to be considered by government include 'fit for purpose' commonhold regime.
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News'No more tolerance' for paper-based conveyancing
Land Registry chief says potential threat of another coronavirus outbreak is changing expectations.
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NewsJudicial retirement age could rise to 75
Lord chancellor considers whether mandatory age of 70 is still appropriate in balancing expertise, diversity and independence requirements.
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NewsCriminal justice commission may not report until 2022
'We hope' the royal commission will become operational from the autumn, justice minister tells parliament.
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NewsSecondary school pupils a 'priority audience' on sentencing
Sentencing Council wants to improve young people's confidence in the criminal justice system.
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NewsFace masks in court still not necessary, says HMCTS
Court users can wear face coverings in buildings but judges decide what can be worn in courtroom.
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NewsProsecutors forced to justify remote attendance, says union
Judges allegedly telling advocates they should be attending court in person.
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NewsBuckland: 'a lot of support' for extended court hours
Lord chancellor says the professions as well as judiciary back measures to tackle court backlog.
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NewsLand Registry to sign up for witness-free e-signatures
Nearly two decades after the technology became legal, the registry announces plans to accept e-signing of deeds.
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OpinionSaturday courts in danger of becoming the norm
Extending court hours risks setting off a ticking timebomb under the wellbeing of lawyers.
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NewsHMCTS chief justifies extended court hours to clear backlog
Susan Acland-Hood says all levers need to be pulled to return to pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsMoJ chief confirms departure
Department looking for a new permanent secretary to replace Sir Richard Heaton.
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NewsSolicitor furious at Saturday afternoon court listing
Keima Payton says it is unfair to foist a sixth working day on criminal defence lawyers.
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NewsSDLT relief 'welcome news for solicitors'
Law Society backs chancellor's tax cut and job retention schemes.