All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 102
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NewsJudicial retirement age could rise to 75
Lord chancellor considers whether mandatory age of 70 is still appropriate in balancing expertise, diversity and independence requirements.
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NewsPolice chiefs to replace disclosure consent forms
Forms were criticised by the Information Commissioner's Office and were being legally challenged.
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NewsCriminal justice commission may not report until 2022
'We hope' the royal commission will become operational from the autumn, justice minister tells parliament.
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NewsSecondary school pupils a 'priority audience' on sentencing
Sentencing Council wants to improve young people's confidence in the criminal justice system.
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NewsTax 'holiday' for homebuyers in Wales
Law Society welcomes 'support and stimulus' for residential conveyancing market.
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NewsFace masks in court still not necessary, says HMCTS
Court users can wear face coverings in buildings but judges decide what can be worn in courtroom.
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NewsProsecutors forced to justify remote attendance, says union
Judges allegedly telling advocates they should be attending court in person.
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NewsBuckland: 'a lot of support' for extended court hours
Lord chancellor says the professions as well as judiciary back measures to tackle court backlog.
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NewsLand Registry to sign up for witness-free e-signatures
Nearly two decades after the technology became legal, the registry announces plans to accept e-signing of deeds.
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OpinionSaturday courts in danger of becoming the norm
Extending court hours risks setting off a ticking timebomb under the wellbeing of lawyers.
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NewsHMCTS chief justifies extended court hours to clear backlog
Susan Acland-Hood says all levers need to be pulled to return to pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsSolicitor furious at Saturday afternoon court listing
Keima Payton says it is unfair to foist a sixth working day on criminal defence lawyers.
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NewsLandmark virtual awards celebrate legal aid heroes
Winners of this year's Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards were revealed live on YouTube.
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NewsLabour calls for community courts to tackle BAME disproportionality
Shadow justice secretary David Lammy reiterates youth justice recommendation from government-commissioned review.
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NewsHome Office removal window makes access to justice ‘practically impossible’
Court of Appeal hears challenge to policy that gives people between 72 hours and seven days’ notice.
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NewsHundreds respond to pre-charge bail review
Home Office decided to revisit 2017 reforms amid concerns about 'release under investigation' powers.
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NewsSolicitors honoured for legal aid efforts during lockdown
Special awards for Law Society committee members Richard Atkinson and Jenny Beck.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency apologises for latest CCMS disruption
Technical problems with troubled billing system reportedly began on 25 June.
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NewsSociety and Bar join forces to condemn backlog plans
Law Society and Bar Council say government should not mess with court hours and jury trials.
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NewsMoJ promises full consultation on immigration fee reform
Labour's top justice figures say engagement with the profession on temporary changes has been insufficient.