All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 186
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NewsJustice advisory council’s future up in the air after reshuffle
Former lord chancellor Michael Gove established council after scrapping the controversial two-tier criminal legal aid contracting regime.
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NewsCapita fails to repeat interpreting target success
Current language services contract will be replaced with new arrangements in October.
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NewsSolicitors who ‘embarrass’ Legal Aid Agency face sanctions
Clause appears in 90-page document outlining standard terms for new criminal legal aid contract.
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NewsChambers given flexible-working help
Bar Council chairman Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC says self-employed bar should, in theory, have flexibility to work when they wish.
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NewsiPhone evidence ‘could be more effective than court hearing’
HMCTS digital director Kevin Gallagher says technology is a key enabler in civil reforms.
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NewsNew calls for leasehold reform to end transaction delays
Conveyancing Association says first-tier tribunal should hear all cases not resolved by a property ombudsman.
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News‘No disrespect to Liz’: select committee chair joins criticism of Truss appointment
Bob Neill MP questions credentials of 40-year-old qualified accountant Truss to fulfil role of lord chancellor – sparking allegations of misogyny.
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NewsArbitration scheme extends to parental responsibility disputes
Former shadow justice secretary Lord Falconer says courts are under significant pressure.
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Supreme Court unanimous on residency test
Three months after allowing an appeal mid-hearing, the Court has handed down its reasons for throwing out government plans to introduce a residence test for civil legal aid
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ProfileEx-supermodel wins record ‘needs’ award
Frances Hughes acted for former supermodel awarded £53m cash lump sum after High Court battle.
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NewsCLAF revived to support access to justice
A proposal to support access to justice through a pooled fund financed by money derived from civil damages has been revived in earnest.
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NewsSRA: ‘radical’ proposals will open up access to justice
But regulator acknowledges the need for adequate safeguards
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NewsBlaming insurers for driverless accidents 'makes no sense'
Government proposals create new right of action directly against insurer if automated vehicle is hacked.
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NewsHold offenders until they pay back their proceeds, say MPs
Home Affairs select committee also recommends setting up specialist 'confiscation courts'.
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NewsMaternity mentoring to be piloted at the bar
Bar Council chairman Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC says parenthood should not mean an end to a flourishing career.
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NewsPEP up 8% to top £1m at Travers Smith
International firm predicts challenges ahead as the country deals with Brexit.
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News‘Radical’ handbook reforms will widen access to justice, SRA says
Chief executive Paul Philip says certain safeguards will be needed after Law Society raises concerns.
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NewsLet lawyers help with Brexit, Law Society urges PM
Profession will support the government with negotiations around article 50.
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NewsLegal aid residence test was ultra vires, Supreme Court says
Full judgment handed down nearly three months after hearing granted appeal over government’s plan.
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NewsSupreme Court revamp raises hopes for women
Six justices of the UK's highest court will retire before the end of 2018 opening the way for 'equal merits' appointments.