All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 148
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NewsTougher sentences for arsonists who shut down schools and stations
Sentencing Council says draft guidelines will ensure consistency of 'extremely varied' offences.
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NewsNo call for evidence in AG's disclosure review
Attorney General's Office says the review team may consult representative bodies.
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NewsToo many defendants in custody for non-violent crimes, says campaign group
Transform Justice says six in 10 people denied bail for summary offences were subsequently released.
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OpinionOasis in a desert
The law centre network today welcomes a new constituent, in Suffolk, which aims to irrigate a legal aid desert.
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NewsSexual harassment: non-disclosure agreements to open MPs' inquiry
Solicitors to give evidence before the Commons women and equalities committee on Wednesday.
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NewsPlug the gaps that emerge during LASPO review, MPs tell Gauke
House of Commons justice select committee letter also highlights digital concerns.
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Munby on warpath over cross-examination and practice directions
President of the family division says the case for reform is overwhelming.
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NewsHale: let's start appointing more judges from different backgrounds
Supreme Court president says example is the best way to change recruitment attitudes.
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NewsCouncil unveils 'extremely competitive' law firm
North Yorkshire County Council says it is the first local authority in the north to trade in legal services.
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NewsLegal aid means test disqualifying families living in poverty
Law Society says no one should have to choose between accessing the justice system and a minimum living standard.
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NewsLaw centre solicitor criticises 'discriminatory and derogatory' legal aid question
Heather Reilly was shocked to be asked about her client's capability to present their case effectively.
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NewsNews focus: local government lawyers battle dwindling budgets
Will the country’s first ‘social enterprise law firm’ reignite council interest in ABSs and inspire other lawyers in local government to follow in its footsteps?
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News83-year-old jailed for contempt over divorce settlement
His Honour Judge Wildblood QC says no one wishes to see an elderly man go to prison unless it is genuinely necessary.
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News'Room for improvement' on conveyancing clarity - SRA
Regulator concedes that most buyers and sellers happy with their legal service.
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NewsDeprivation of liberty safeguards to be reformed
Government says it will bring forward legislation to create a new system called Liberty Protection Safeguards.
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NewsJustice charter to identify key campaign principles
Former London Criminal Courts Solicitors' Association president says various disasters should not be viewed in isolation.
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NewsSexual relationship not necessary for a valid marriage, says Munby
Family division grants parental order to couple where one partner is gay.
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NewsWorboys: High Court begins hearing challenges to parole decision
Solicitor Harriet Wistrich says she hopes the judges will rule that greater decision-making transparency is required.