All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 188
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OpinionSurrogacy law needs parental guidance
Law Commission suggests legislation is not keeping pace with social change.
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NewsShocking infographic highlights housing ‘advice deserts’
Law Society chief executive Catherine Dixon urges government to commission providers to prevent conflicts of interest.
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NewsEuropean bar groups seek assurances on Turkey
European Court of Human Rights urged to strictly monitor Turkey’s obligations under international law.
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NewsAccountants close pay gap on lawyers
Salary gulf narrows as proliferation of paralegals and an oversupply of lawyers force down legal sector pay.
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NewsPro bono hours dip but in-house contribution rises
Just over one in four fee-earners in England and Wales does at least ten hours pro bono – down from one in three last year.
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NewsHate crime guidance for prosecutors to deal with social media
Home secretary Amber Rudd cites anxiety about a 'climate of increased hostility towards people identified as foreigners’.
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NewsRecord apprenticeship intake at national firm
Horwich Farrelly says parents’ attitudes towards the work-based scheme have changed.
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NewsRecorder sacked for drinking alcohol on court premises
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office investigated Francis Evans QC following two complaints.
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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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ProfileSex bias victory against Leeds United football club
Richard Cramer acted for Lucy Ward, who successfully pursued a claim for unfair dismissal and sex discrimination.
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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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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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ProfileEx-supermodel wins record ‘needs’ award
Frances Hughes acted for former supermodel awarded £53m cash lump sum after High Court battle.