All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 135
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NewsHale enters court closure debate with 'imaginary' scenario
Supreme Court president also says government is unlikely to do more than rearrange funds following legal aid review.
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NewsProsecutors told to consider unused material in proposed changes to code
Alison Saunders, director of public prosecutions, says the CPS is taking strong action to tackling disclosure problems.
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NewsFormer criminal bar chief appointed DPP
Max Hill QC will take over from Alison Saunders to lead the Crown Prosecution Service on 1 November.
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NewsCareless conveyancers could be liable for title fraud
Law Commission says Land Registration Act recommendations will encourage best practice in the profession.
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NewsSave the date: Justice Week confirmed
Law Society, Bar Council and CILEx want to highlight justice issues to new audiences.
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News'Prison doesn't work': Gauke signals party shift on how to reduce reoffending
In an interview hailed as 'politically brave', justice secretary says prison should be a last resort.
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NewsDPP Saunders' 'failure of leadership' to blame for disclosure failures - MPs
Alison Saunders criticised for not pressing for more urgent action during her tenure as director of public prosecutions.
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NewsMoJ could level playing field for bereaved families at inquests
Justice minister Lucy Frazer announces review of legal aid provision.
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NewsHigh Court reserves judgment over legal aid fee fight
The Law Society is challenging the government's decision to cut Crown court fees for solicitors under Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme reforms.
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NewsFamily chief's judicial 'transmission'
Judges cannot comment on government policy. So you'll have to read their mind instead.
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NewsOffenders 'not getting support they need' due to decline in pre-sentence reports
Latest report from justice thinktank looks at why the number of community sentences has fallen.
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NewsLawyers 'key' to accessing rights, McFarlane tells LALYs
Incoming family division president honoured at Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards ceremony in London last night.
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NewsHigh Court showdown over legal aid fees begins
Counsel for the Law Society says Crown court reforms amount to as much as a 37% fee cut for some cases.
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NewsSolicitors 'lost clients and suffered unmitigated damage' supporting bar boycott
Criminal Law Solicitors' Association vice-chair says unity over legal aid fee cuts helped to achieve the impossible.
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News'Potentially damaging' skills shortage costing firms extra £230m
Firms urged to embrace apprenticeships after business barometer highlights workforce struggles.
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NewsAttorney general must explain CPS disclosure failings
Shami Chakrabarti says the findings by CPS inspectors 'amounts to a national scandal'.
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NewsEx-Society president spearheads scheme to provide 'virtual' help to vulnerable
The Jeanie Project is hoping to raise £7,500 to pilot scheme with food banks and community groups.
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NewsTrump visit spurs 'anti-establishment' protest by law firm chief
Solicitor Mary Monson has hired an open-top bus to highlight Britain's diversity and inclusivity.
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NewsChildren's charity welcomes immigration legal aid 'U-turn'
Justice minister Lucy Frazer QC MP says LASPO will cover unaccompanied and separated children.