All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 107
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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.
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NewsImmigration Rules simplification: plan to be published 'shortly'
Home Office unveils points-based system details and confirms it will respond to Law Commission report.
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OpinionKicked out of a court building
Requiring permission from a court manager to be on court premises doesn't sound like open justice.
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NewsPeers alarmed at Henry VIII powers in divorce bill
Lords committee says the lord chancellor's powers could radically alter the rationale for the reforms.
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NewsCaroline Flack criticism prompts CPS to explain itself
The TV presenter, who was due to appear in court next month, was found dead on Saturday.
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NewsNews focus: Family justice seen to be done
Sir Andrew McFarlane is undertaking a review of transparency in the family courts, but it must provide the correct balance between protecting privacy and promoting openness.
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News'Judicial reviews support parliament': law chiefs respond to AG appointment
Suella Braverman wrote in a recent article that courts are exercising a form of political power.
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NewsCouple's Islamic ceremony 'did not create a marriage' – Court of Appeal
Ruling prompts calls for marriage laws to be updated to reflect modern society.
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NewsNew attorney general criticised 'unelected, unaccountable' judges
Suella Braverman said parliament must retrieve power from the courts in an article published last month.
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NewsNew attorney general named after Geoffrey Cox sacked in Johnson reshuffle
Former Brexit minister Suella Braverman qualified as an attorney in New York State.
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News'Delight to work with': in-house vision for 2025
Law firm report sounds cautionary note on investing in artificial intelligence.
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NewsFamily justice system 'under sustained and heavy attack' - Munby
Former family division president says confidence within private family law is at an all-time low.