All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 154
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News'Clumsy' lawyers risk appeals after judge clarifies family court powers
Mr Justice Mostyn says sterile, technical objections have caused needless delays.
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NewsObserve and learn, aspiring judges told
A lack of judicial experience should not deter solicitors from applying for judicial roles.
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OpinionPublic legal education: opening doors
We can help educate the public about our justice system in simple ways - like taking part in a historical murder trial.
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NewsConclude legal aid review quickly, MPs urge government
Early day motion signed by 68 MPs from major political parties.
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NewsVehicle and knife acts prompt terrorist sentencing rethink
Sentencing Council consults on first comprehensive guidance for judges.
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GCs exploring social media to appoint external advisers
Sector research suggests senior in-house lawyers are looking beyond directories.
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NewsCaught on camera: police videos could assist abuse prosecutions
Crown Prosecution Service's latest report on violence against women and girls shows 5.8% fall in the number of police referrals.
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News'Private litigation trench warfare': tribunal criticises government legal communications
Immigration judge says government lawyers did not take tribunal or its orders seriously enough.
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NewsCompliance rate improves among legal aid firms
LAA chief hears plea for ‘reasonable and proportionate’ contract management process.
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NewsDon't penalise duty solicitor firms acting in good faith, Society tells LAA
Chancery Lane expresses concern over interpretation of 14-hour requirement to tackle 'ghost' solicitors.
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NewsLaw firms lead the way as family-friendly employers
Crown Prosecution Service and Ministry of Justice also make work-life balance charity's top 30.
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Court confusion adds to homelessness risk for vulnerable clients
Government says Lambeth County Court will temporarily stay open as a hearings-only centre.
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NewsGCs 'overestimating their own abilities', study suggests
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NewsTory plan to sideline solicitors could stretch new housing court to 'breaking point'
'Streamlining' procedure could ’reduce dependence on legal representation’, communities secretary tells party conference.
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NewsEmpower prisoners to use the law, reform charity urges
Howard League for Penal Reform says throwing money at the problem is not enough.
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NewsConveyancing regulator joins price publication bandwagon
Council for Licensed Conveyancer outlines proposals to implement Competition and Markets Authority recommendations.
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NewsApply VAT to property search recharges, accountancy firm cautions
Armstrong Watson says HMRC may target law firms following first-tier tribunal judgment.
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NewsLitigant-in-person figures expose family courts crisis
Neither applicant nor respondent represented in 36% of disposals, Ministry of Justice figures show.
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NewsFast translation: interpreter supplier hits performance target
Government figures also show a drop in complaints as thebigword settles into government contract.