All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 101
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NewsNews focus: Solicitors' role in reform proposals over housing disputes
A new disputes service is at the heart of proposals from Justice to tackle housing disputes. But it would not be a court, tribunal or ombudsman – so where do solicitors fit in?
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NewsSupreme Court seeks £100,000-a-year chief executive
Successful candidate will be required to influence relationship between the judiciary and executive.
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NewsCoronavirus: fears for criminal defence lawyers on frontline
Solicitor prevented from taking tissues into prison as questions raised about policy.
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NewsLack of youth focus affecting casework quality - CPS inspectors
Crown Prosecution Service told to make youth work a nationwide priority.
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News'Bold and ambitious' model for resolving housing disputes
Legal thinktank proposes inquisitorial service that does not involve hearings or parties' lawyers.
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NewsKnife ASBOs to be piloted in London
Courts will be able to impose civil orders on individuals as young as 12.
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News'Astonishing breakthrough': Munby hails access to family justice data
Researchers will be able to access anonymised Cafcass cases through Swansea-based databank.
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News'Enhanced' domestic abuse bill returns to parliament
Measure will apply to all family proceedings where there is evidence of domestic abuse.
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NewsComedian shines spotlight on legal fees in IP row with fashion house
Joe Lycett changes name to Hugo Boss and criticises company for sending cease and desist letters.
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NewsWife awarded £400k for sacrificing her solicitor career
Mr Justice Moor says career of husband - also a solicitor - took precedence.
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NewsFears over unregulated interpreters following law firm rejection
National Register of Public Service Interpreters is concerned about lists held by privately owned agencies.
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NewsAttorney general calls for views on disclosure overhaul
Suella Braverman’s predecessor, Geoffrey Cox, published findings of review into efficiency and effectiveness of disclosure in criminal justice system.
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NewsCompetition watchdog attacks conveyancer-developer tie-ups
Competition and Markets Authority concerned solicitors could compromise duty to clients to avoid losing recommendations.
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News'Woefully inadequate': profession reacts to £50m criminal legal aid offer
Law Society says the government's proposals are not enough to save defence solicitors from extinction.
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News'Up to £50m on offer': MoJ unveils criminal legal aid fee reforms
Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland says the additional funding will be split evenly between solicitors and barristers.
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News'Be prepared to wait all day': HMCTS outlines court expectations
Court users told to arrive for their hearing at the time stated on their letter even though their case may not be heard immediately.
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NewsOne Welsh language criminal legal aid application in 12 months
Legal Aid Agency reports higher figures for telephone and online billing services in Welsh Language Scheme report.
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NewsDefendants denied access to quality-assured forensic science - regulator
Legal aid fee constraints force solicitors to opt for the cheapest quote.
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News'Consent' judge: Domestic abuse letter attracts over 130 signatures
Lawyers and campaigners call for wider action amid concern over judge's controversial findings in family case.
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News'Data desert' on vulnerable individuals in civil justice system
Judges say there is no evidence to assess how well the system is helping or failing court users.