All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 33
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NewsParliament must not become 'yes man', former top judge warns
Baroness Butler-Sloss tells podcast she has noticed 'distinct creep' to move away from parliamentary scrutiny.
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NewsSociety secures JR permission over criminal legal aid fees
Chancery Lane urges new lord chancellor Alex Chalk to settle dispute away from court.
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NewsDeprivation of liberty safeguards reform delayed
Care minister says liberty protection safeguards implementation will be matter 'for a future government'.
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NewsAccess to justice 'should be every lord chancellor's mission', says Chalk
Legal aid barrister 'spending a little time in politics' promises parliamentarians that he will do his best.
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NewsTLT reaches 33% female partner target two years early
Chief people officer says latest achievement is promising but national firm still has a long way to go.
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NewsOver 2,000 duty solicitors lost in a decade, Law Society warns
Chancery Lane chief says projections suggest 'perfect storm' awaits criminal justice system.
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NewsRape complainants to be offered pre-trial prosecutor meetings
Ministry of Justice says new obligation will be included in updated Victims' Code.
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NewsMoJ cautioned against compulsory mediation for family disputes
Law Society and Resolution stress importance of early legal advice in consultation responses.
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NewsMPs urge government to reconsider cohabitation reform timetable
Women and equalities committee sees no reason why separate projects on weddings and divorce should delay work.
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NewsTribunal orders JAC to disclose candidate material
Solicitor unsuccessful in judicial recruitment process is bringing a claim for race discrimination.
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NewsCity firms unite to boost solicitor-apprenticeship numbers
Initiative led by City of London Law Society officially launched on Social Mobility Day.
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NewsLead judge backs financial remedies reform
Mr Justice Mostyn says simple rules for determining financial remedies have been overpainted by 'woolly' judicial discretion.
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NewsGovernment introduces post-GCSE course for legal services
'T level' students will learn about sector-related issues such as regulation and ethics, and do minimum nine-week work placement.
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NewsMental Capacity Act 'toolkit' for parents
Ministry of Justice embarks on awareness-raising exercise after opting against payment reform.
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NewsGLD client satisfaction dips slightly
Action plan to be drawn up for Government Legal Department despite hitting performance target.
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NewsStrasbourg injunctions 'raise five difficult legal questions', minister tells Lords
Parliamentary debate highlights divided opinion over potential reform of rule 39 power to block deportation flights.
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OpinionCourtroom drama: Prince Harry at the Rolls
The Duke of Sussex's appearance at the High Court drew a huge crowd in and outside the Rolls Building.
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NewsLand Registry embarks on recruitment drive
Dozen assistant land registrars will replace staff who have left the organisation.
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NewsPrince Harry gives evidence at the Rolls Building
The Duke of Sussex has become the first senior royal since the 19th century to give evidence in court.
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NewsFamily lawyers urged to help pro bono clinics
Solicitor volunteers say legal advice centres are receiving more enquiries than they can handle.