Monidipa Fouzder
Reporter
Contact Info
- Tel:
- 020 7841 5547
- Email:
- monidipa.fouzder@lawsociety.org.uk
NewsLabour opens legal aid offensive ahead of party conference
Ministry of Justice is quizzed on impact of reforms and details of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act review.
NewsBrexit: UK seeks to preserve data exchange and European arrest warrant
Government says current arrangements with non-member states are not the right starting point for a future UK-EU partnership.
NewsAG seeks evidence on 'trial by social media'
Jeremy Wright QC to consider whether further action needs to be taken against latest threat to fair trials.
NewsConveyancers not a 'postbox' for search results
Firm backed by Law Society loses dispute over £68,000 in VAT.
NewsPay counsel directly for magistrates' court work - junior bar
Survey suggests a quarter of barristers face up to a year-long wait to be paid.
NewsCourt lift fault hits disabled solicitor's work
More accounts of crumbling courts across England and Wales reach the newsdesk.
News'Can you hear me?' Survey highlights video-link failures
Charity Transform Justice is gathering evidence on virtual hearings.
NewsLammy Review: CPS backs 'race-blind' prosecutions
Crown Prosecution Service says it will consider the practical implications of David Lammy's recommendation.
NewsLaw school tackles profession's dearth of black men
University of Manchester is piloting a bursary scheme to encourage potential law students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
NewsEquality body pledges £500k to fight education discrimination
Equality and Human Rights Commission says law is meaningless if people are priced out of justice.
NewsFemale solicitor appointed to High Court bench
Clare Moulder will be assigned to the Queen's Bench Division.
NewsGrenfell Inquiry moving 'too fast' to instruct lawyers
North Kensington Law Centre voices concern that some victims are not yet ready to enforce their rights.
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Logged in? Portal warning for legal aid solicitors
Government says 11,000 users have accessed the upgraded portal for the first time.
NewsGovernment heeds concerns over duty scheme merger
Legal Aid Agency says it will not change existing arrangements to schemes in Wales.
NewsCourt of Appeal urges greater sentencing vigilance
Lord Justice Treacy says a disproportionate amount of time was spent correcting errors.
NewsHoliday sickness claims farmer stripped of licence
Ministry of Justice says action is latest in a series of moves to crack down on fake claims.
NewsLegal profession dominates social mobility awards shortlist
Winners of the UK Social Mobility Awards will be announced in October.
NewsLet technology do the talking for you, conveyancers told
Co-founder of conveyancing practice says solicitors have not always been proactive in communicating updates.
News£10m health boost for panel winners
Five firms win Department of Health contract to provide civil litigation arbitration and mediation in pharmaceutical industry disputes.
