Monidipa Fouzder
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NewsEarly users warned HMCTS about Common Platform problem
Practitioners repeatedly struggling to access cases due to error-free requirement, Gazette can reveal.
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Emails intercepted in £640,000 conveyancing fraud
Law Society, National Economic Crime Centre and National Crime Agency unveil anti-scam campaign.
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Neuberger 'unconvinced' by JR reform arguments
Former Supreme Court president says political involvement is part of judicial role.
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Court backlog 'will remain a problem for years to come' - National Audit Office
Public spending watchdog identifies risks to court recovery efforts.
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Government tight-lipped on legal aid reforms despite inquiry report
Justice minister praises cross-party commission's 'brilliant effort' on examining sustainability issues.
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'Huge increase in political litigation': Braverman defends JR reforms
Attorney general tells public law specialists that judges should not be asked to decide political matters.
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Rebranded council ABS 'not trying to compete with private practice'
Executive director explains why local authority firm changed its name and how it wants to be seen within the profession.
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Largest ever legal aid inquiry calls for independent fee review
Cross-party commission held evidence sessions with several frontline practitioners.
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'Female-friendly' firm signs menopause pledge
Kingsley Napley one of two law firms so far to join campaign.
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News focus: Time for Westminster to let go of Wales?
Cardiff and London remain at loggerheads on devolving justice and policing to Wales.
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MPs prepare to debate judicial review reforms
Controversial Judicial Review and Courts Bill has second reading in House of Commons next week.
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Common Platform blip 'illustrates danger of overestimating technology'
Lord chief justice revealed rollout of digital case management system was paused.
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McFarlane reveals mediation voucher scheme success
Family division president says 77% of cases reached whole or partial agreement.
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Government faces potential JR over efforts to help Afghan judges
Mishcon de Reya preparing to ask the court for permission to issue a judicial review.
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LCJ reveals new platform for remote hearings
Service includes virtual consultation rooms and connectivity monitoring.
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News focus: Raab courts the faithful at Conservative party conference
New justice secretary Dominic Raab told the Conservative party conference that he is impatient to get going with a raft of policy initiatives, including ‘justice scorecards’ and cutting court backlogs.
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We're looking at 'valuable' Wales justice report, says minister
Lord Wolfson of Tredegar says UK government is working on some of the Thomas Commission's recommendations.
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District judge criticised for dismissing abuse allegations
His Honour Judge Dancey says relevant practice direction was engaged 'as an afterthought'.
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A week chasing stories at the Conservative party conference
This year's annual gathering was a hybrid affair but there was plenty of drama to enjoy.
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News focus: Red alert on legal advice deserts
As civil legal aid withers away across England and Wales, the Law Society is calling for fees to be reviewed and simplified urgently so that they properly reflect costs.
