All articles by Monidipa Fouzder
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OpinionNews focus: Many happy returns?
The government envisions a ‘swifter and simpler’ opt-out collective actions regime. An Access to Justice Foundation panel discussion also looked at raising public awareness and class action representatives.
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News'Strong message': Society bolsters wellbeing and pro bono support
Three-year grants will see LawWorks receive £130,000 and LawCare £170,000 in first year.
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NewsAnonymous donor funds SQE resits following LinkedIn plea
Social mobility champion asked followers to help Law Centres Network raise funds for solicitor-apprentices to resit exams.
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NewsChatbots recommend firms fined or shut down by SRA
Access to justice charity asked ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini to recommend solicitors.
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NewsSociety gives blessing to wedding law reform
New framework would enable couples to get married at non-traditional wedding venues.
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NewsLaw centres axe service as funding squeeze tightens
Group of London law centres disbands team and warns that another is at risk.
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NewsCrown court backlog hits new record - but MoJ silent on jury trial reform
Courts minister Sarah Sackman says government is acting on all fronts - but pointedly omits to comment on whether jury trial curbs will proceed.
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News13-year itch: Long marriages mean 'more complexity' when couples split
Family lawyers offer their take - and warnings - about the average length of a marriage reaching a six-decade high.
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NewsLib Dem conference: party votes for tougher anti-SLAPP legislation
Party wants stronger powers for regulators to take 'robust' enforcement action against lawyers and law firms.
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NewsLib Dem conference: We need to 'win the battle' on ECHR
Shadow attorney general says party cannot stay quiet on defending the European Convention on Human Rights.
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NewsIn depth: Legal aid lawyers can't even get paid for their petrol
The Legal Aid Agency’s failure to adopt an increased mileage rate has compelled embattled firms to make up the shortfall, straining their finances even further.
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NewsMPs call for independent body to run compensation schemes
Public accounts committee tells government to listen to victims who found claim process distressing or retraumatising.
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NewsLord chancellor declines opportunity to rule out jury trial curbs
Alex Norris does hint, however, that Courts and Tribunals Bill may look different by the end of its journey through parliament.
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NewsCity watchdog bans former law firm boss
Financial services sanction follows £4m fine imposed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsFormer minister elected justice committee chief
Barrister Catherine Atkinson was backed by former Tory chair Sir Bob Neill.
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NewsLegal aid firms take financial hit over 10p mileage discrepancy
HMRC increased mileage rate to 55p for first 10,000 business miles but Legal Aid Agency's allowance remains 45p.
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News'Rushed' SQE candidates to answer fewer questions
Solicitors Regulation Authority responds to feedback by pruning multiple choice exam.
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NewsProblem-solving courts divert four in 10 from immediate jail time
Intensive supervision courts designed to cut reoffending by focusing on addictions that drive criminal behaviour.
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NewsLocal government lawyers face 'period of uncertainty'
Housing secretary Angela Rayner wants to ensure local authority overhaul programme is robust and legally sound.