All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 29
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NewsCourt interpreters raise grievances over new booking system
Interpreters say app issues are leaving them without access to critical case information and affecting their income.
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NewsWomen's justice charity unveils training programme for defence lawyers
Director Harriet Wistrich says lawyers need to understand the dynamics of domestic abuse so they can properly represent their clients.
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NewsStudy reveals bereaved families' distressing experiences at inquests
Academics interviewed 89 bereaved people and 82 coronial professionals to understand impact of inquests on the grieving process.
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NewsJustice reform charity unveils post-election criminal justice action plan
Former lord chancellor says blueprint, which would see more cases kept in magistrates' court, warrants serious consideration.
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OpinionFancy a drink? No, thanks - let me tell you why
Interviews with British Bangladeshis and Pakistanis in law firms demonstrate diversity and inclusion go hand in hand.
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NewsCourt of Appeal grants judge permission to continue JAC battle
Master of the rolls says it is in the public interest for the fairness of the Judicial Appointments Commission's procedure to be examined at a full hearing.
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NewsLaw firm drinking culture 'excluding British Muslims'
British Bangladeshi and Pakistani lawyers often unable to attend work gatherings because they are held in bars or pubs.
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NewsStowe continues to build family law empire
Latest deal is family specialist's fourth acquisition in two years.
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NewsStrasbourg ruling prompts calls for 'fairer' miscarriage of justice compensation
European Court of Human Rights dismisses, in split decision, legal challenge brought by two wrongfully convicted men.
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NewsDuncan Lewis takes government to court over legal aid fees
National firm says thousands of vulnerable individuals are eligible for legal aid but struggling to find a lawyer to represent them.
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NewsMel B's family courts petition nears 25,000 signatures
Spice Girl wants judges to receive training designed and delivered by specialist organisations such as Women's Aid.
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NewsBar watchdog allows university to resume training course
University of Hertfordshire's bar vocational course has been on hold since last September.
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NewsDisgruntled conveyancers demand Law Society special meeting
Meeting would discuss a no-confidence motion over updated TA6 property information form.
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NewsFee boost for court-appointed lawyers in domestic abuse cases
Law Society welcomes fee increase but warns it is not enough to keep domestic abuse advocacy scheme sustainable.
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NewsSociety pledges better communication over conveyancing form
Chancery Lane acknowledges members were surprised by the number and nature of amendments in latest version of TA6 property form.
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NewsEthnicity attainment gap evidence should be 'wake-up call' for the sector
SRA-commissioned research details reasons for ethnicity gaps in outcomes of professional legal assessments and next steps.
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NewsPublic law body appoints new legal and research chiefs
Incoming legal director says too many parts of the state are not working properly and campaign group's cases are 'game-changing' for clients.
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NewsFilming testators could help resolve will disputes, private client lawyers told
Barrister specialising in trust and probate disputes says clients in today's digital age will be used to being filmed.
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NewsFamily court analysis lifts lid on life for litigants in person
Law Society and Support Through Court make case for why people navigating family justice system alone need legal representation.
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NewsSRA aims to generate £66m in SQE income next year
Draft business plan and budget shows £36m increase on 2023-24 income due to more candidates sitting the exam.