Monidipa Fouzder
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- monidipa.fouzder@lawsociety.org.uk
NewsCPS chief inspector 'disappointed' on custody time limit progress
Latest inspection finds only 15% of case progression logs are being kept up to date, down from 40% in 2021.
NewsIn focus: Commons justice committee probes regulation – is the LSB overreaching?
As MPs cast a critical gaze over the Legal Services Act, the Legal Services Board came under fire last week.
NewsGroup order in rugby injury litigation 'premature', High Court rules
Counsel for claimants say claims against rugby's governing bodies now cover 295 players and more are coming forward.
NewsCriminal bar chief welcomes IPP sentence reform
Rehabilitated offenders serving their sentence in the community will be able to get their licence reviewed after three years.
NewsLegal executives demand vote on SRA switch
CILEX members have submitted a fresh request for their representative body to hold a special general meeting.
NewsMP accuses CILEX of trying to 'destroy' solicitor profession
James Daly MP says representative body is effectively trying to create a legal profession on the cheap.
NewsVeteran barrister reprimanded for raising hand in Nazi salute
'Seriously offensive' conduct occured after magistrate raised issue following conclusion of trial.
NewsNearly half of unmarried couples unaware they lack legal rights - survey
Family law group Resolution calls for reform of cohabitation laws in blueprint detailing future vision for family justice.
NewsNews focus: How local government lawyers can help prevent organisational failure
Monidipa Fouzder reports from the Lawyers in Local Government governance conference in Sheffield.
NewsNews focus: Juniors want right to refuse work on ethical grounds
Many also want their firms to recast ‘PEP’ as a performance metric.
NewsSRA 'risks reputational damage' with legal executives takeover
Chancery Lane says regulator has not properly addressed potential impact of proposals on solicitor profession.
NewsSRA preparing employer guidance to support in-house solicitors
Employers will be told legal teams need time and budget to help meet competence and regulatory requirements.
NewsDisability History Month: Society unveils guidance for disabled students
Law Society president Nick Emmerson says disabilities should not preclude entry into the legal profession.
NewsJunior lawyers 'want right to refuse work for ethical reasons' - report
Report suggests environmental, social and governance is becoming an increasingly important metric to measure success.
NewsMPs to grill legal chiefs on regulation
Justice committee to question representative bodies and regulators on performance and relationships.
NewsEvening courts part of 'contingency planning' following marches
Lawyers alarmed to discover London court scheduled to run evening hearings this week.
News'Downgraded status': report exposes challenges facing council monitoring officers
Local government chief says lawyers need seat at the top table so they can speak truth to power.
NewsNews focus: Bias on the bench - judicial diversity
A year on from a shocking report on racial bias and the bench, its authors hosted an event to evaluate progress. One conclusion was the judiciary needs to crack on with the report’s recommendations.
News'I did not favour silks in JAC competition', judge tells tribunal
Martin Chamberlain gives evidence in discrimination claim brought by solicitor Ashok Ghosh against judge and Judicial Appointments Commission.
NewsMagistrates not always following the law when defendant remanded in custody
Legal thinktank finds reasons rarely given for decisions and 'notable disparities' in outcomes for non-white defendants.