All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 130
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News‘Unduly lenient’ figures steady, says solicitor general
Robert Buckland QC MP says the number of Crown court cases that result in referral or sentence increase is ‘fairly constant’.
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NewsNews focus: Kent ABS goes for steady growth
After a challenging start, new boss Guy Record aims for a ‘realistic’ and ‘measured’ approach at Kent County Council’s alternative business structure Invicta Law.
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NewsJudges to get 2% annual pay rise
Lord chancellor David Gauke says the increase is the biggest in a decade.
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OpinionShould parliamentary privilege be scrapped?
The decision to name a businessman at the centre of the British #MeToo scandal risks making a mockery of the law.
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NewsJustice as important as health or education - public
Survey commissioned by representative bodies reveals perceptions ahead of the first Justice Week.
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NewsRevised code adds disclosure duties for prosecutors
Outgoing CPS chief Alison Saunders says evidence must be rigorously examined that could help the defence.
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OpinionWork evenings, weekends and lunchtimes? No.
How can we promote the importance of wellbeing when judges think lawyers should work all hours of the day?
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NewsGender Recognition Act 'could criminalise innocent staff'
Employment lawyers say the proposed privacy and information disclosure provisions are inadequate.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency 'blocking access to justice for homeless people'
Human rights group Liberty says challenges to public space protection orders should fall within the scope of legal aid.
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NewsPro bono week: Buckland says levy 'not the right way forward'
Solicitor-general says free legal advice comes naturally to lawyers.
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NewsPro Bono Week: charity ditches 'legal Latin' to become more accessible
Bar Pro Bono Unit, which was set up in 1996, has a new name and logo for global event.
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NewsUK law firms see income rise - but profits are a different matter
PwC chief says firms are struggling to contain costs following the findings of its latest sector survey.
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NewsJudges hearing traumatic cases to get extra emotional support
Professional support service has been designed to help judges before, during and after proceedings.
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NewsAnother judge sanctioned over 'serious delay' in producing judgment
Formal advice issued days after another judge was sanctioned after a similar complaint was made.
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NewsHome Office asks lawyers to help simplify immigration letters
Government acknowledges that the current system is complex and can be difficult to navigate.
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NewsGovernment told to 'wake up' over family law chaos post-Brexit
House of Lords EU committee tells David Gauke that vulnerable children will be the victims of family justice uncertainty.
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NewsMPs call for review of 'patchwork' laws on dangerous dogs
Government urgend to commission independent review of current laws by January.
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NewsSRA given green light to pursue £800,000 Blavo intervention costs
Court of Appeal says there were no grounds to set aside statutory demands served on John Blavo.
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NewsMunby troubled by Court of Protection cases being 'transferred up'
Former family division president says parents think senior judges will have more clout persuading public authorities to act.
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NewsSolicitor targets dozens of law firms seeking leasehold compensation
Birmingham and Manchester firm sends notification letters on behalf of 500 people.