All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 220
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NewsWitness-informing threatens fairness, Society warns
Crown Prosecution Service consulted on draft guidance on speaking to witnesses at court.
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NewsElection purdah threat to legal aid reforms
Even if the court backs the government, the reforms are likely to run into general election ‘purdah’, which begins on 30 March.
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NewsUpbeat Scottish firms report higher income
Legal profession north of the border optimistic and expecting more UK mergers.
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NewsEmployment proposals ‘lack evidence’
Law Society responding to government consultation on employment tribunal postponement procedures.
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NewsJudgment reserved in criminal legal aid appeal
Master of the rolls says court will try to deliver judgment on crime duty tender process as quickly as possible.
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NewsSouth-east authorities merge legal teams
Latest local government tie-up will create 130-strong legal team.
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NewsCriminal legal aid challenge resumes
Law Society and practitioner groups continue their fight in the Court of Appeal.
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NewsSRA announcement ‘unsettles’ junior lawyers
Regulator to withdraw from voluntary code on good practice for trainee recruitment from end of March 2015.
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NewsCompanies warned of compliance risks
More than half of CCOs do not feel their compliance department is sufficiently integrated into corporate decision-making and strategy.
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NewsUS firm awarded £50k after abuse posted on Google profile
Court rejects explanation that statements were made by ‘unidentified third party’.
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NewsGet tough on property crime, says London mayoral hopeful
David Lammy MP calls for property crime victimisation to be taken much more seriously.
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NewsDesk numbers cut in City relocation
Risk and insurance firm hopes to extend ‘efficient’ office-space layout across the business.
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NewsSRA dumps trainee code of best practice
Regulator says it is 'not appropriate' for the authority to be involved in recruitment practices.
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NewsCriminal lawyers appeal for funds to continue legal aid fight
‘We need immediate help from the wider profession,’ say practitioner groups.
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NewsCall for joined-up action to tackle advice deficit
Low Commission publishes second report on advice services – and says deficit is ‘growing’.
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NewsChurches urged to provide legal support
Current legal aid situation risks division between those who can and cannot afford to buy justice, says Christian thinktank.
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NewsGrayling JR amendment ‘unlawful’ – High Court
Solicitors challenged lord chancellor’s ‘no permission, no fee’ arrangement.
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NewsTelephone gateway ‘barrier’ to justice
Legal charity reports use of mandatory gateway for civil legal advice has been far lower than expected.
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Law beats finance in ‘best company’ honours
Employers judged on qualities such as leadership and wellbeing.