All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 26
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NewsSupreme Court dismisses father's habeas corpus care order challenge
Doctrine would apply only in 'extreme or unusual circumstances amounting to the unauthorised detention of a child'.
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NewsWe are not politically biased, says CBA - after featuring in Jenrick segment for GB News
Shadow justice secretary spoke to representative body about court backlog as part of an investigation for news channel GB news.
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NewsIn depth: Gauke's sentencing review - what he should recommend
David Gauke’s sentencing review must complement Sir Brian Leveson’s review of the courts if the government is going to come up with a holistic prescription for criminal justice.
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NewsMoJ missing crucial data for mediation scheme
Family mediation voucher scheme extended but ministers need more data to secure longer-term funding.
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NewsSociety counsels caution over JR curbs
Law Society president Richard Atkinson says any reforms must balance efficiency with access to justice.
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NewsCivil legal aid: MoJ consults on higher fees
Ministry of Justice says proposals will increase overall spend by 25% for housing work and 30% for immigration work.
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NewsHM Land Registry staff 'work to rule' over compulsory office attendance
Union says action will have a huge impact on service delivery while Land Registry says it will cause minimal impact.
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NewsStarmer vows to take on 'Nimbys' with JR curbs
Judicial review avenues would be restricted for people opposing major infrastructure projects.
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NewsPunish more offenders in the community, Society tells Gauke review
Chancery Lane says sentencing review provides golden opportunity to explore alternatives to custody.
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NewsJudges' union urges removal of Pitcher as JAC chief
Trade union GMB's judicial branch says Pitcher's role has become untenable after she quit the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
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News'Government will not be cowed': Hermer reassures MPs on legal risk guidance
Atttorney general says previous guidance for government lawyers advising on lawfulness risked diluting legal standards.
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NewsMoJ funding extension to save immigration solicitors hundreds of pounds
Law Society president says extended deal will save some firms thousands of pounds and help retain talent in a challenging sector.
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NewsLaw Society identifies key concerns over TA6 property information form
Chancery Lane working with independent research agency to analyse findings of more than 1,200 consultation responses.
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NewsMoJ silent on Pitcher's future as JAC chief
Helen Pitcher says she intends to complete the remaining year of her appointment leading the body that selects candidates for judicial office.
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NewsAttorney general refuses to answer MPs on representing Gerry Adams
Richard Hermer KC asked about former Sinn Fein president during House of Commons justice select committee session.
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NewsSimmons rewards Bristol-based NQs with bumper pay rise
International firm makes 'bold statement' with salary increase that will see newly qualified solicitors earn £96,000 a year.
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NewsCCRC chief quits alleging she was 'scapegoated' over Malkinson
Ministry of Justice welcomes resignation after lord chancellor commenced process to remove Helen Pitcher from post.
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NewsCommission extends consultation deadline on disabled children's social care
Reforms would see a duty to assess clearly set out in law and an end to the postcode lottery for accessing services.
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NewsLeveson seeks 'ambitious' evidence for criminal courts review
Former Queen's Bench Division president will report back to the lord chancellor with reform options this spring.
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NewsRegular 'check-ins' under new bar chief's wellbeing drive
Working group will be set up to explore options to help barristers avoid chronic fatigue, burnout and illness.