All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 34
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NewsProminent law firm founder appointed to Lords
Gerald Shamash founded one of the first firms to be granted a Legal Aid Agency contract and known for advising the Labour party.
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NewsDomestic abuse pilot to spare victims multiple court hearings
Justice minister says new protection orders will become an important access to justice tool.
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NewsSociety asks family lawyers for help painting fuller picture of legal aid crisis
Chancery Lane wants to provide a detailed business case to the Ministry of Justice on the need for greater investment.
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NewsProblem-solving courts help tackle root causes of criminal behaviour
US-inspired 'intensive supervision courts' are being piloted in Liverpool, Teesside and Birmingham.
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NewsCrown court digital case system to remain alongside Common Platform
HMCTS to retain web-based platform for viewing and printing uploaded documents after staff, judges and lawyers say system works well.
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NewsDivorce hits 50-year low - but may not mean marital bliss
Family lawyers say no-fault reforms, Covid, cost-of-living crisis and fewer marriages explain latest ONS figures.
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OpinionLegal aid review: MoJ has plenty of 'hard data'
Recent reports provide enough figures to justify MoJ asking Treasury colleagues for more cash.
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NewsCivil legal aid review: Society hands MoJ blueprint to save fragile sector
Chancery Lane urges government to inject £11.3m into fees while longer-term work is carried out.
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News'Why would Wales want to leave?' Minister rules out devolution of justice
Ministry of Justice pressed on devolution after independent commission said Wales will always be a low priority for Westminster.
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NewsCILEX members 'contemplating legal action' over charter changes
SRA response to regulating legal executives, and change to number of fellows required to call a special general meeting, to be considered today.
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NewsSolicitor fails in race discrimination claim against JAC
Unsuccessful deputy High Court candidate says he is seeking legal advice on whether he should appeal employment tribunal judgment.
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NewsWindrush compensation claimant denied legal aid heads to High Court
Judicial review and academic report renew spotlight on access to legal advice and representation.
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NewsGenAI could generate tension between GCs and external law firms
GC discussions suggest generative AI could make defining and quantifying the value of advice and solutions difficult.
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NewsGLD delivers blueprint for lawyer of the future
Government Legal Department pledges lawyers will be able to perform ‘virtually any role [...] at any level’ from any of its UK-wide locations.
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NewsSolicitor-apprenticeship numbers 'promising', says education minister
Government figures reveal that at least 1,653 people have gone down the alternative route to qualifying as a solicitor.
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NewsThird time lucky? Legal executives demand vote on SRA switch
Former CILEX president submits fresh notice for special general meeting - but CILEX says members cannot vote on regulatory delegation.
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NewsICO-backed privacy certification scheme 'helpful for supplier due diligence'
Cyber law specialist says firms can now ask if legal services adhere to the new standard - and if not, why not.
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NewsMoJ spending £20m on northern court repairs
Millions being spent replacing roofs, heating systems, pipes, windows, cladding and lifts.
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NewsLawyers 'feel morally obliged' to do loss-making housing work
Independent research commissioned by the Law Society will be submitted to government's civil legal aid review.
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NewsLandmark survey reveals mass exodus of specialist rape lawyers
Two-thirds of barristers doing rape and serious sexual offences cases intend to quit the work.