All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 10
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NewsData drive to reveal 'hidden costs' of legal aid work
Practitioner groups wants to show government the current legal aid scheme is unnecessarily complex and bureaucratic.
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NewsSquire Patton Boggs pays tribute to 'dear friend' Simone White
White one of six tourists who died as a result of suspected methanol poisoning in south east Asian country.
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NewsIn focus: Budget blues for law centres and small firms
After Rachel Reeves’ budget announcement of a rise in employers’ national insurance, cash-strapped law centres and small firms are agonising over how to absorb thousands in extra staff costs.
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NewsFormer criminal bar chair Sidhu 'not a predator', tribunal hears
Bar Tribunals & Adjudication Service enters deliberations after hearing closing submissions from counsel for Bar Standards Board and Jo Sidhu.
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NewsSidhu sees off some misconduct charges - but others remain
Lawyers for Jo Sidhu KC argued there was 'no case to answer' and bar tribunal should be cautious about ruling on matters in personal relationships.
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NewsCourt interpreting inquiry: government contractor corrects profit 'assumption'
Global managing director tells inquiry thebigword makes a cashflow profit of 2 pence in every £1 from Ministry of Justice payments.
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NewsLaw centre group takes £33k hit from employer NI hike
South West London chief says it would be 'wonderful' if charities were to be exempted from chancellor's tax raid.
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NewsSidhu was joking with 'twerk' message, tribunal hears
Person 1 questioned by Sidhu's legal team about messages and tells tribunal she did not think barrister was joking.
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NewsJustice secretary's legal aid advisers call for action on fees
Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board says situation has deteriorated since 2021 Bellamy review called for urgent uplift.
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NewsFormer LCJ on Gauke's sentencing review panel
Lord Burnett of Maldon is among those supporting former Conservative lord chancellor as review issues call for evidence.
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NewsJustice secretary finds extra cash for criminal legal aid
Lord chancellor announces £18.5m for police station work and £5.1m for youth court fees.
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NewsFirm deploys AI to 'supercharge' probate process
Manchester boutique is willing to write off fixed fee for simple grant applications not submitted to Probate Registry within six weeks.
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NewsCourtroom closures prompt fresh criminal justice despair
Fewer courtrooms operating at Woolwich Crown Court this week due to three judges being on leave.
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NewsNew global support network for judges
Network will provide safe space for judges to raise concerns and connect them with health professionals.
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NewsFormer City solicitor rebuked following drink-driving conviction
Solicitor notified regulator on the day he was charged with offence and pleaded guilty at first court appearance.
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NewsLaw Society extends TA6 'two-form approach' period
Chancery Lane currently working through significant volume of feedback received during consultation process.
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NewsSolicitor Harman honoured with lifetime achievement award
Solicitor Harriet Harman delivers rousing speech at Inspirational Women in Law awards ceremony.
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NewsPhase out the word 'shoplifting', Lords committee tells Home Office
Home Office told perceived inadequate response to shop theft risks undermining public confidence in the criminal justice system.
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NewsNew MPs urged to 'travel to the legal aid coalface'
Guide and directory to support MPs with constituency casework unveiled at parliamentary event to mark Pro Bono Week.
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News'Is this even real?' Former refugee opens his own law firm
Qays Sediqi believes he can connect with clients on a different level because of his experience as an asylum seeker.