04Jun 2023 by Charles E. Price
Boris Johnson warned he could lose public legal funding for COVID inquiry | Politics News

Boris Johnson warned he could lose public legal funding for COVID inquiry | Politics News

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Boris Johnson has been warned he could lose public funding for legal advice if he tries to "frustrate or undermine" the government's position on the COVID inquiry.Cabinet Office lawyers have told the former prime minister that public money would "cease to become available" if he breaks conditions such as releasing evidence without permission, the Sunday Times reported. Mr Johnson confirmed on Friday he had sent unredacted WhatsApps directly to the COVID inquiry which is being led by the retired judge Baroness Hallett.This was in opposition to the position of the Cabinet Office, which has launched a legal challenge against the request from the inquiry to hand over such material in unredacted form.The Cabinet Office said there were "important principles at stake" - such as the issue of privacy. Image: The…
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22May 2023 by Charles E. Price
New policies to stimulate the economy, legal aid among focus at Parliament on May 22

New policies to stimulate the economy, legal aid among focus at Parliament on May 22

LEGAL
KUALA LUMPUR: Issues arising from the new and drastic policies that have been implemented by the Unity Government to stimulate the national economy, taking into account the risks facing the world economy, are expected to be discussed on the first day of the Dewan Rakyat sitting on Monday (May 22). According to the Order Paper on the Parliament's official website, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) will raise the matter with the Prime Minister during the question and answer session. At the session, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) will also ask the Prime Minister if the government plans to enact the Public Defenders Act to provide legal aid services for criminal cases in the country to enable those underprivileged to have access to justice or representation. Meanwhile, Gobind Singh Deo…
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19Feb 2023 by Charles E. Price
Israeli AG: Netanyahu cannot be involved in legal overhaul

Israeli AG: Netanyahu cannot be involved in legal overhaul

ATTORNEY
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's attorney general has told Benjamin Netanyahu that he must not be involved in an… TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's attorney general has told Benjamin Netanyahu that he must not be involved in an overhaul to the country's judicial system proposed by his government because it would amount to a conflict of interest over the prime minister's corruption trial, according to a letter made public Thursday. Netanyahu's new far-right government has been made changing the legal system a centerpiece of its legislative agenda and despite mounting public criticism, has charged ahead with steps to weaken the Supreme Court and grant politicians less judicial oversight in their policymaking. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's office also released her legal opinion concerning the proposed changes, and said they…
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12Feb 2023 by Charles E. Price
Israel’s Attorney General tells Netanyahu to steer clear of judicial overhaul

Israel’s Attorney General tells Netanyahu to steer clear of judicial overhaul

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Jerusalem, Israel | xinhua | Israel's Attorney General has told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a letter made public Thursday that he must refrain from involvement in the government's proposed judicial reforms due to a possible conflict of interest with his ongoing corruption trial. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara states in the letter that Netanyahu, as prime minister, “must avoid involvement in initiatives related to the legal system.” She stressed that Netanyahu must also not give "direct or indirect" instructions to others to advance the plan, including "informal consultations." The Attorney General expressed concern that there is “a reasonable risk” that Netanyahu's involvement would put him in a conflict of interest in his ongoing criminal trial over charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. Netanyahu is…
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11Feb 2023 by Charles E. Price
Israel’s attorney general says Netanyahu cannot be involved in a legal overhaul

Israel’s attorney general says Netanyahu cannot be involved in a legal overhaul

ATTORNEY
Israel's attorney general has told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he must avoid being involved in an overhaul to the country's judicial system proposed by his government, saying in a letter made public Thursday that he risks a conflict of interest in his ongoing corruption trial.Netanyahu's new far-right government has made changing the legal system a centerpiece of its legislative agenda and despite mounting public criticism, has charged ahead with steps to weaken the Supreme Court and grants politicians less judicial oversight in their policymaking. For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Netanyahu is on trial for fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in a series of scandals involving influential media moguls and wealthy associates. He denies wrongdoing. “You must avoid being part of…
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04Feb 2023 by Charles E. Price
Israel’s attorney general says Netanyahu cannot be involved in a judicial system overhaul

Israel’s attorney general says Netanyahu cannot be involved in a judicial system overhaul

ATTORNEY
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's attorney general has told Benjamin Netanyahu that he must not be involved in an overhaul to the country's judicial system proposed by his government because it would amount to a conflict of interest over the prime minister's corruption trial, according to a letter made public Thursday. Netanyahu's new far-right government has made changing the legal system a centerpiece of its legislative agenda and despite mounting public criticism, has charged ahead with steps to weaken the Supreme Court and grants politicians less judicial oversight in their policymaking. READ MORE: Blinken appeals for calm in Israel-Palestine conflict during trip to Middle East Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's office also released her legal opinion concerning the proposed changes, and said they would deal “a serious blow to the…
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