All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 139
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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.
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NewsLord chancellor v Blavo: judgment reserved over £22m legal aid row
Court told that John Blavo is still subject to a freezing order as Mr Justice Pepperall considers decision.
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NewsNews focus: Land Registry's charter for reform
Registry says it is putting customers first as it unveils initiatives to explore how ‘innovative use of technology could revolutionise the land registration and property buy-sell process’
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NewsLord Chancellor v Blavo: 'a number of explanations' for similarities in files
Closing submissions in the High Court claim over £22m in legal aid payments.