All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 193
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NewsNew CPS powers to tackle domestic abuse
Domestic abusers could be jailed for up to five years for controlling and coercive behaviour.
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NewsGovernment picture of advice sector ‘not up to date’
Ministry of Justice report says not-for-profit legal advice providers are adapting to change.
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NewsCall for courts to take maturity into account
Defendants aged between 18 and 24 bewildered by the court process, thinktank says.
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NewsLegal aid billing system postponed again
Client and cost management system will only be mandatory for Special Children Act applications in February.
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NewsLegal aid contract challenges extend to next May
Judicial review to begin on 7 April, followed by trial dealing with procurement law claims.
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NewsOfficial statistics show ‘no economic case for fee cut’
Ministry of Justice spent £886m on criminal legal aid between October 2014 and September 2015.
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NewsNew guidance on immigration offences
Law Society practice note highlights statutory defences for asylum seekers charged with document offences.
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NewsJurisdiction tug-of-war over criminal legal aid challenges
Lord Justice Laws adjourns directions hearing for judicial review until Monday.
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NewsLegal aid delay ‘not satisfactory excuse’ for JR appeals extension
Court of Appeal makes an exception but tells solicitors that future applications must be lodged within the prescribed time.
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NewsLiverpool solicitor wins legal action over arrest
James Parry wrongfully arrested on suspicion of theft in 2010.
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NewsCompanies ‘must bolster cybersecurity defence’, lawyers warn
Agreement reached on Network and Information Security Directive.
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NewsMore cases to be heard by magistrates
Sentencing Council says revised allocation guideline will lead to culture change.
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NewsKennedys strengthens Scandinavian presence
International firm announces a merger and two associations.
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NewsPolice have limited understanding of ‘honour’ crimes
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary reports on response to crimes of ‘honour-based’ violence, forced marriage and female genital mutilation.
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NewsGove asks magistrates to reconsider courts charge resignations
Controversial charge for criminal defendants will be suspended on 24 December.
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NewsSpecialist courts proposed for domestic abuse
Centre for Justice Innovation proposes ‘one judge, one family’ model to hear criminal, family and civil matters.
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NewsHigh court clears way for legal aid contract challenge
JR by alliance of firms to go ahead under surety of £40,000.
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NewsSevere weather forces court closures
Five courts in the north-west are closed today; cases in four other courts could be affected.
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NewsHJA advises UK Asians via Bengali radio
Solicitor hoping to address a lack of awareness is Asian communities about clinical negligence.