All articles by Monidipa Fouzder
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NewsLCJ rebukes CPS over Fordingbridge press release
Court of Appeal says press release contained inaccurate statements that fuelled misinformed publicity.
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NewsNew asylum appeals body 'will fail to reduce backlog'
Immigration specialists say magistrate-style reforms will lead to further delays and appeals down the line.
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NewsCCRC 'fit for purpose' despite Malkinson case, inspector concludes
Crown Prosecution Service inspectors publish findings of in-depth probe requested by Dame Vera Baird.
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NewsLammy to close murder sentencing gap
Sentencing baseline to be aligned for murders committed in the home and where a weapon is taken to the scene.
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NewsConcerns mount over Mahmood's asylum appeals plan
Peers question qualifications of non-judges who will sit in new Independent Immigration Appeals Authority.
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NewsTrained members of the public to determine asylum appeals
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood expected to announce Immigration and Asylum Bill reforms this week.
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NewsBar opens campaign to raise age of criminal responsibility
Evidence-led report casts doubt on effectiveness of charging or convicting children as young as 10.
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News'Too risky': Home Office reluctant to let go of Windrush compensation scheme
Members of the same family who have applied for Windrush compensation are receiving different awards – however, the Home Office believes letting another department run the compensation scheme would be a bad idea, a parliamentary debate has revealed. The House of Commons marked Windrush Day which was on 22 June, ...
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NewsCPS embarks on recruitment drive for experienced lawyers
Successful candidates will work as senior Crown prosecutors and enjoy 25 days' annual leave plus other benefits.
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NewsConsumer advice report reveals need for class action cash
Research commissioned by Access to Justice Foundation shows £10.40 benefit for every £1 invested in free consumer advice.
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NewsHermer defends asylum system reforms
MPs question attorney general about how new appeals body proposed by the Home Office will comply with the rule of law.
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NewsProject aims to improve courtroom understanding of rap music
Legal thinktank Justice involved in work to help lawyers and judges understand music-making process.
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NewsIn depth: Law centre data partnership shows benefits of legal assistance
A council and law centre went ‘one step beyond’ in sharing data, providing hard evidence that legal assistance works and should be properly funded. Doing nothing is costly.
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NewsLandmark study shows legal advice works
Study links law centre and council data to produce hard evidence on the impact of legal support.
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NewsPrime minister announces homebuying 'shakeup'
Proposals seek to end ‘outdated’ paper-based systems and implement digital identity checks, electronic signatures and AI-assisted conveyancing.
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NewsHomicide reform could see murder split into two degrees
Law Commission says law has not kept pace with societal understanding on culpability, domestic abuse and dangerous conduct.
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NewsWomen in law 'quietly suffering from exhaustion'
Four in 10 women fear negative consequences if they raise health and wellbeing concerns at work, landmark report finds.
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NewsIn depth: Local government lawyers face new political challenges
In a time of radical transformation, the Lawyers in Local Government spring conference urged members to embrace good governance, concentrate on the basics and respect the democratic mandate