All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 169
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Sentencing: 'Developmental harm' should be considered in child cruelty cases
Sentencing Council opens consultation on new guidance covering three offences including FGM.
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NewsFinancial proceedings to be 'de-linked' from divorce
Family division president says the separation will cut delays by introducing a more streamlined process.
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NewsChannel 4 preview: legal chief among new arrivals
Amali de Silva has been appointed controller of legal and compliance.
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NewsJudicial appointment figures 'need to be more transparent'
Human rights group Justice says it is impossible to tell where certain applicants fall out during application process.
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NewsCouncil considers appealing £150k data fine
Basildon Borough Council published sensitive information about traveller family on its website.
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ProfileWon dismissal case for NHS whistleblower
Lawyer in the news: Nicola Rabson, Linklaters, London
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NewsHelping Manchester
Hundreds of solicitor firms, law students and barristers have responded to a plea to provide pro bono advice and representation to families and seriously injured people following last month’s bombing of the Manchester Arena. The day after the attack, Manchester Law Society began coordinating a ‘pro bono advice rota’, looking ...
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News'We're not like other local authority ABSs', Kent chief declares
Geoff Wild says Invicta Law is a freestanding, wholly independent company.
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NewsJAC figures highlight solicitors' struggle to make the bench
Judicial Appointments Commission figures show 14 solicitors recommended in latest recruitment exercises.
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NewsRefuse work if it's uneconomical, Society tells legal aid firms
Rejecting instructions on the basis that the work is not properly remunerated is in line with code of conduct, practice note states.
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NewsFury over £5.48 immigration email charge
UK Visas and Immigration announces changes under new contract, which comes into force tomorrow.
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NewsBanned conveyancer worked for three firms after changing name
Oonagh Grant, 57, sentenced to five years for stealing more than half a million pounds.
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OpinionA 'friendly' chat with a copper
Solicitors highlight the importance of legal representation when people voluntarily speak to police.
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NewsDefence firm in 'second class stamp' debacle responds to judge
Case highlights challenges faced by practitioners over late changes to court listings.
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News'Overwhelming' pro bono response to Manchester Arena bombing
More than 100 firms have offered to help since Manchester Law Society issued request on Tuesday.
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News'Forget HIPs': conveyancers push digital home reports
Conveyancing Association says talks around the return of home information packs is a red herring.
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NewsPub bombing victims firm shortlisted for legal aid award
Winners of the Legal Aid Lawyers of the Year awards will be announced on 5 July.
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NewsHigh court appointments - five solicitors make the grade
Efforts to promote diversity in the judiciary show signs of progress.