Monidipa Fouzder
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NewsLegal aid support package to help lawyers 'weather the coronavirus pandemic'
Law Society welcomes measures but says significantly more needs to be done to help criminal defence community.
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Police and legal chiefs agree Covid-19 interview protocol
Guidance states that legal advice for suspects should take place over the phone or video-link whenever possible.
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City firms pledge £85,000 to save law centres from closure
Several law centres have sufficient reserves for only four to eight weeks.
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Covid-19: government threatened with JR over outdoor exercise limit
Prominent human rights firm says measure makes life difficult for families managing needs of children with autism.
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Family court overcomes 'teething difficulties' in contested Skype hearing
Manchester lawyer says systems were put in place early on to ensure proceedings ran smoothly.
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'Zero money': young legal aid lawyers highlight coronavirus plight
Practitioner group gathering evidence to inform government discussions and best practice recommendations.
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Police force praised for coronavirus measures to protect lawyers
National protocol expected soon as Northumbria tells lawyers safety in its custody suites is top priority.
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Open justice campaigner calls for video remand data to be published
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner says government-funded programme has been successful as HM Courts & Tribunals Service takes the reins.
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Extra guidance for conveyancers stuck in coronavirus lockdown
Law Society and conveyancing bodies join forces to help firms comply with government requirements.
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Housing possession proceedings suspended for 90 days
Housing solicitors highlighted inconsistent approaches taken by county courts across the country.
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Delay completions until lockdown ends, conveyancers advised
Law Society says government guidance provides much-needed clarity but further issues remain.
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Solicitors seek urgent clarity over ongoing conveyancing work
Government spokesperson says buyers should delay moving home where possible.
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LAA working 'as rapidly as possible' to pay legal aid firms
Legal Aid Agency relaxes requirements in updated Covid-19 guidance.
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'Cut your overheads': Conveyancing firms face battle to survive Covid-19
Viewings set to dry up after estate agencies told they are not essential businesses under new lockdown rules.
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Gove apologises for lockdown confusion over separated families
Cabinet Office guidance states that children under 18 can travel between both parents’ homes.
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Chaos in county court as lawyers call for possession cases to be adjourned
One duty solicitor describes the situation on the ground as chaotic, disjointed and confused.
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'We cannot wait any longer': criminal defence firm halts face-to-face contact
London practice will not be attending police station, prisons or court to protect staff and clients.
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News focus: Courts move to remote control
In the face of an unprecedented pandemic, the civil courts are dispensing with face-to-face formalities as hearings move online. But is the technology robust enough to cope – and will justice suffer?
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Immigration tribunals facing 'complete lack of guidance'
First-tier and upper tribunals sitting with no additional safety measures according to immigration bar.
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'Justice Bus' hits the streets of Norfolk amid coronavirus shutdown
Charity was concerned people would turn up to office to find no one available to help.
