Queen's Speech 2005: Devolution and justice
News Article 17 May 2005
The Department for Constitutional Affairs has unveiled high-profile bills on criminal justice, reform of postal voting and devolution.
Falconer shakes up legal profession
News Article 21 March 2005
Lord Falconer has set out plans to strip the legal profession of its complaints-handling powers.
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Candidacy age
Policy Consultation 28 January 2005
Comment from the Department of Constitutional Affairs, the Conservatives, the Local Government Information Unit, the Electoral Commission and the British Youth Council.
'Living will' rebels embarrass government
News Article 15 December 2004
A backbench Labour rebellion aimed at preventing "euthanasia by the back door" caused the government severe embarrassment on Tuesday.
Falconer calls on courts to step up efforts
News Article 6 December 2004
The lord chancellor has set out measures to ensure more offenders face the courts.
Falconer presses on with judicial shake-up
News Article 23 November 2004
Lord Falconer will attempt to overhaul the judicial system with a range of legislation.
Constitution department moves to new building
Press Review 26 July 2004
The Department for Constitutional Affairs has signed a £150 million deal to take over the Queen Anne's Gate building in St James's.
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Tribunal system set for overhaul
Press Review 16 July 2004
Anyone who goes to a tribunal will be urged to settle their disputes out of court, under changes being considered.
Scotland to gain from rising spending
News Article 12 July 2004
Budgets for the Scottish executive will continue to rise, the chancellor has pledged.
Welsh ministers gain from finance pledge
News Article 12 July 2004
The Welsh Assembly Government will gain from further budget increases.
Forum of Private Business
Government Affairs Website
Lord chancellor rebuked
Press Review 2 April 2004
The lord chancellor has been censured for suspending a whistle-blower who gave evidence to MPs about the failings of the government’s child-protection agency.
Judicial independence 'in peril'
News Article 9 February 2004
The Conservatives have slammed government plans to establish a Supreme Court for the UK.
