All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 5
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NewsSociety lambasts Lammy on jury reform
Government pressing ahead with 'swift courts' in which judge alone hears cases carrying a sentence of up to three years.
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NewsCourt backlog will top 200,000 without 'throwing the kitchen sink'
Curbs on jury trials will apply to cases in the current backlog, minister says.
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NewsLammy to fund unlimited sitting days - but still curb jury trials
Judges will be free to hear as many cases as the court system can support in the 2026/27 financial year.
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NewsCriminal practitioner groups unite to fight Lammy on juries
Highly-charged meeting also hears that Labour MP may suggest Crown Court Bench Divison pilot as a compromise.
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NewsNo cyber attack compensation scheme for legal aid solicitors
Minister also tells MPs that additional billable work caused by system outage has not been assessed.
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NewsElection planning 'number one priority' for council lawyers
Lawyers in Local Government chief says top priority will be to ensure elections are legal, compliant and safe.
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NewsTreasury ignores conveyancing plea over tax adviser requirement
HM Revenue & Customs guidance suggests conveyancers will be considered tax advisers because of stamp duty work.
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NewsSolicitor fined over vulnerable client's representation
Solicitor knew client had autism spectrum disorder when he pleaded guilty to criminal charges.
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NewsLegal aid rates in forensic science 'risk miscarriages of justice'
Science and technology committee tells Ministry of Justice to fix inequality of arms between prosecution and defence.
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NewsMoD to pilot free legal support for rape complainants
External solicitors will advise complainants on their rights and implications of sharing phone and medical records.
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NewsIn depth: Lammy's plan to seize client account interest faces bitter opposition
Early responses to a consultation on the government’s plan to seize interest on client accounts are hostile. Even not-for-profits worry that the cash will be used to cross-subsidise day-to-day spending.
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ProfileOur legal lives: Ella Clarkson and Jagtara Taak
With a growing number of firms offering solicitor-apprenticeships as an alternative route into the legal profession, Monidipa Fouzder spoke to two apprentices about their journey so far.
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NewsMoJ cautions against proposed 'drill music' safeguard
Lawyers concerned that creative and artistic expression is being misused as evidence in criminal proceedings.
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NewsNew-look lender handbook for conveyancers paused
Banking trade association UK Finance says delay not connected to shelved £50 access fee.
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NewsJust two in 10 law firm leaders are women - global report
Law Society deputy vice president calls for greater public commitment to gender equality.
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NewsNot-for-profits cool on client account interest raid
MPs told lack of named beneficiaries and having the government administer the scheme is unusual and worrying.
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NewsNationwide becomes first lender to accept e-signature
HM Land Registry hopes building society's announcement will prompt other lenders to follow suit.
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NewsWindrush commissioner to probe legal support
Reverend Clive Foster says he is in a 'hurry for justice' for victims without immigration status or compensation.
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NewsReturn to office mandate 'detrimental' to women's career progression
Concern raised at event discussing new research that reveals 'motherhood penalty' for women in law firms.
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