All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 203
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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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Profile£25,000 damages in ‘sexting’ first
David McClenaghan acted for a woman who received compensation in the first award of damages in a civil case involving ‘sexting’.
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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.
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NewsCharity to pilot 'honorary counsel'
LawWorks wants to develop longer-term opportunities between smaller charities and in-house lawyers.
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NewsHigh Court to rule on legal aid JR
Mr Justice Stuart-Smith lists three issues that need to be addressed urgently for the purposes of granting permission.
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NewsLawyers warned against ‘pseudo-cooperation’ in DPAs
Businesses seeking to ‘hinder, delay and generally disrupt’, joint head of bribery at SFO says following first deferred prosecution agreement.
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OpinionCriminal advocacy reform unnecessary
The Ministry of Justice is overestimating how big a problem it has on its hands.
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NewsIn-house advocates ‘do not represent conflict of interest’ – Society
Law Society says any restrictive measure will not improve quality of criminal advocacy.