All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 3
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NewsLAA pays out £21m on 7,000 'inactive' cases
Legal Aid Agency could commence process to recoup cash if providers fail to submit a final bill.
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NewsUN declares 25 July 'day for judicial wellbeing'
Judicial chief who spearheaded international judicial wellbeing pact hails UN vote a historic moment for judges.
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OpinionYounger duty solicitors should be celebrated
Coverage of a 30-year-old becoming a duty solicitor raised a few eyebrows - but not all criminal legal aid stories have to be doom and gloom.
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News'Get on with it': peers tell MoJ to make pre-nuptial agreements binding
Prominent peers back pre-nuptial agreements entering the statute book but opinion is divided on judicial discretion.
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NewsIn depth: Law Commission issues proposals on reforming criminal appeals
Replacing the CCRC’s ‘real possibility’ test and elevating more cases to the Supreme Court are among Law Commission proposals.
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NewsLand Registry: error-check service will save 300,000 hours a year
Minor errors and omissions will be flagged up for correction before applications are accepted, HM Land Registry says.
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NewsCovid inquiry to consider impact on justice sector workers
Coalition of membership bodies representing law centre, housing and legal aid lawyers granted core participation status.
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NewsSupreme Court should hear more criminal appeals, Law Commission recommends
Proposed reforms to help people challenge their convictions more easily.
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NewsJudges have received death threats, LCJ reveals
Lady Carr speaks of dangers of 'inaccurate reporting' after judge's decision criticised during PMQs.
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NewsGovernment to consult on cohabitation reform
Minister tells MPs there is no need to wait until existing work on marriage and divorce law has concluded.
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NewsFour in 10 judges fear for their safety
Latest UK Judicial Attitude Survey reveals issues ranging from personal safety to a looming recruitment crisis.
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NewsUpfront information helpful for mortgage decisions, says lender
Nationwide chief asked about upfront information on latest episode of Digital Property Market Steering Group podcast.
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NewsLCJ snubs international judicial wellbeing pact
Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill says declaration's objectives chime with work judiciary of England and Wales is already doing to support judges.
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NewsSimmons & Simmons sets social mobility targets
International firm wants a minimum of 20% of lawyers from lower socio-economic backgrounds by 2029.
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NewsMoJ viewing probate progress through 'rose-tinted spectacles'
Solicitors point to cases more than a year old, adding that delays can be costly for grieving families.
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OpinionLCJ's diversity pledge gives cause for optimism
The proportion of black judges has remained at 1% since 2014, but the judiciary is working hard to change that.
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News'Tough on crime' narrative failing victims
Sentencing review chief David Gauke criticises politicians for increasing tariffs without considering wider impact on justice system.
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NewsMoJ hails further progress on probate delays
Ministry of Justice says recruitment of extra staff has helped halve waiting times in six months.
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NewsIn depth: Legal policy forum highlights new diversity and inclusion initiatives
The UK’s legal sector is continuing to champion diversity, equality and inclusion programmes as major US corporations, including professional advisory firms, begin to row back on their pledges.
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NewsConveyancing storm over Nationwide's requirements 'grenade'
Conveyancing practitioners feared lender's updated requirements would slow down nearly all transactions.