All articles by Monidipa Fouzder
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NewsNew guidance for conveyancers on HMRC registration
Law Society pubishes advice for practitioners who file SDLT returns for clients ahead of 18 May deadline.
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NewsRebel MPs defeated on specialist rape courts
Courts minister Sarah Sackman says suggested amendment to Courts and Tribunals Bill would not drive down outstanding caseload or waiting times in the longer term.
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NewsFamily lawyers fly the FLAG for arbitration
Organisation hopes to raise public awareness of non-court dispute resolution option and become a valuable family law resource.
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NewsLegal aid first for school exclusions
Exceptional case funding granted for the first time since High Court litigation opened the door to the safety net scheme.
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ProfileMy legal life: Peter Kandler, co-founder of North Kensington Law Centre
The UK’s first law centre.
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NewsIn depth: SQE put to the test
Quality assurance has found the SQE to be ‘robust and rigorous’ despite a poll of junior lawyers finding the exam not fit for purpose.
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NewsIgnoring Leveson on magistrates justified, Sackman tells MPs
Courts and Tribunals Bill will enable government to increase sentencing powers via secondary legislation.
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OpinionWindrush families brief Lib Dems on fight for justice
Victims and survivors head to parliament to share their experiences and highlight the ongoing challenges.
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NewsCost of taking SQE to top £5,000
Candidates will have to pay £2,006 to sit SQE1 and £3,086 for SQE2 in the 2026/2027 academic year.
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NewsLloyds unveils 'fully digital' homebuying service
Searches to be included with property listings and source of funds conducted earlier to prevent chains collapsing.
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NewsLabour MP demands statutory review of judge-only trials
Paulette Hamilton says her amendment does not block or rewrite the Courts and Tribunals Bill.
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News'Legendary' housing solicitor Giles Peaker dies after short illness
Prominent legal blogger was also one of the architects of landmark legislation that ensured rented homes were fit for human habitation.
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ProfileMy legal life: Simon Bassett, RWK Goodman
Head of the family law team and lead partner in London and Oxford.
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NewsCity solicitor builds free tool for speedy court bundles
Software to create court-compliant PDF bundles will be free and open source to support access to justice.
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OpinionEnd of an era: McGibbon reflects on her time leading GLD
Susanna McGibbon spoke to the Gazette ahead of stepping down from her role as treasury solicitor and GLD permanent secretary.
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NewsBattle to water down jury trial reforms continues
Courts and Tribunals Bill committee has yet to vote on important amendment on specialist rape courts - a Labour manifesto commitment.
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NewsGovernment defeats latest jury trial amendment
MPs clash over proposed curbs to jury trials during Courts and Tribunals Bill scrutiny session.
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NewsJury reforms face key hurdle today
Rebel MP says amendment calling for specialist courts to deal with sexual offences was a Labour manifesto promise.
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NewsOxbridge graduates 15 times more likely to receive top pupillage awards
Annual pupil survey also reveals lower financial awards for pupils doing publicly funded work.