All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 23
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NewsHigh Court showdown over criminal legal aid
Judges hear dispute over government's decision not to raise fees by the minimum 15% recommended by the Bellamy review.
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NewsTwo solicitors join Judicial Appointments Commission
Judges Tanweer Ikram and Noel Arnold among six commissioners announced by appointments body.
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NewsCity trainee who helped Afghan judge flee Taliban regime among pro bono award winners
Hundreds gather at Law Society headquarters in Chancery Lane to celebrate profession's pro bono contribution.
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NewsCollision course: Rugby union’s landmark brain injuries claims
Little progress was made last Friday in rugby union’s landmark brain injuries claims, but the judge did provide insight into the handling of group actions.
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NewsHigh Court blow for judge seeking to challenge JAC's recruitment process
District judge told in feedback that selection panel concluded she was selectable but selection and character committee later disagreed.
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NewsEmergency Rwanda bill: expect legal challenges, lawyers warn
Home secretary unable to state with certainty that bill is compatible with European Convention on Human Rights.
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NewsNew Rwanda treaty - but Society remains concerned
Chancery Lane says it is unclear how new agreement overcomes last month's Supreme Court ruling.
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NewsCPS chief inspector 'disappointed' on custody time limit progress
Latest inspection finds only 15% of case progression logs are being kept up to date, down from 40% in 2021.
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NewsIn focus: Commons justice committee probes regulation – is the LSB overreaching?
As MPs cast a critical gaze over the Legal Services Act, the Legal Services Board came under fire last week.
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NewsGroup order in rugby injury litigation 'premature', High Court rules
Counsel for claimants say claims against rugby's governing bodies now cover 295 players and more are coming forward.
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NewsCriminal bar chief welcomes IPP sentence reform
Rehabilitated offenders serving their sentence in the community will be able to get their licence reviewed after three years.
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NewsLegal executives demand vote on SRA switch
CILEX members have submitted a fresh request for their representative body to hold a special general meeting.
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NewsMP accuses CILEX of trying to 'destroy' solicitor profession
James Daly MP says representative body is effectively trying to create a legal profession on the cheap.
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NewsVeteran barrister reprimanded for raising hand in Nazi salute
'Seriously offensive' conduct occured after magistrate raised issue following conclusion of trial.
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NewsNearly half of unmarried couples unaware they lack legal rights - survey
Family law group Resolution calls for reform of cohabitation laws in blueprint detailing future vision for family justice.
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NewsNews focus: How local government lawyers can help prevent organisational failure
Monidipa Fouzder reports from the Lawyers in Local Government governance conference in Sheffield.
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NewsNews focus: Juniors want right to refuse work on ethical grounds
Many also want their firms to recast ‘PEP’ as a performance metric.
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NewsSRA 'risks reputational damage' with legal executives takeover
Chancery Lane says regulator has not properly addressed potential impact of proposals on solicitor profession.
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NewsSRA preparing employer guidance to support in-house solicitors
Employers will be told legal teams need time and budget to help meet competence and regulatory requirements.
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NewsDisability History Month: Society unveils guidance for disabled students
Law Society president Nick Emmerson says disabilities should not preclude entry into the legal profession.