All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 51
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NewsUpdated sentencing guidelines to cover new driving offences
Sentencing Council says minor examples of bad driving can have tragic and long-lasting consequences.
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NewsLord chief worried about growing reliance on part-time judges
Lord Burnett of Maldon to review terms and conditions after being told salaried office has become more onerous.
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NewsJustice minister takes a dig at criminal bar in resignation letter
Cartlidge pays tribute to efforts of court staff 'in the face of wholly disproportionate disruption'.
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NewsMoJ could be sued over refusal to backdate legal aid fee increase
Lawyers acting for Criminal Bar Association say lord chancellor has the power to increase fees.
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NewsBarristers are threatening to delay justice, says minister
Ministers double down on 'generous' legal aid offer and insist fee increase cannot be backdated.
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NewsSolicitors could escalate legal aid action next week
Head of London practitioner group will discuss potential next steps with firms after survey closes later today.
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OpinionJunior barristers reveal the truth about legal aid
The criminal bar's strike has entered a second week - and the junior end of the profession is feeling more confident about speaking out.
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News'We're back': legal aid lawyers begin second week of strikes
Criminal Bar Association chair Jo Sidhu QC urges Dominic Raab to pick up the phone.
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NewsNews focus: Barristers walk out of courts - can they win?
Criminal barristers stepped up their direct action over legal aid rates this week by walking out of courts across England and Wales. Their ‘strike’ appears rock-solid, but the government has given no indication yet that it is willing to come back to the negotiating table.
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NewsMoJ to fast-track criminal legal aid fee increase
Government announcement comes three days after criminal barristers commenced strike action.
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NewsSanctions on strikers 'could be unlawful'
Criminal Bar Association highlights ECHR defence against any application for wasted costs or disciplinary action.
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NewsSolicitors mull court walkouts over legal aid
Criminal defence lawyers unhappy about the government's reform package are already refusing to take on poorly paid work.
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OpinionSetting the record straight on barristers' pay
The public would be alarmed to know how much legal aid lawyers actually earn.
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NewsOn the picket line: Raab condemns strike as barristers down tools
Justice secretary condemns protests as Labour says strikes are the 'last thing the justice system needs'.
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NewsCriminal bar reassured over disciplinary proceedings risk
Hundreds of barristers expected to participate in first court walkout next week over government's legal aid reforms.
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NewsWomen lawyers pessimistic about pay equality
Fresh analysis of law firm data suggests it could take several more decades to close gender pay gap.
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NewsSilks accuse LCJ of 'intimidating' lawyers over court walkouts
QCs say independent office of lord chief justice risks being seen as doing job of a partisan enforcer for the government.
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NewsLCJ warns barristers over court walkouts
Judges told to refer non-attendances to senior presiding judge, who will consider whether to involve Bar Standards Board.
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News81-day wait for LPA registration
Government says staff are working day and night to tackle Covid backlog but acknowledges frustration over delays.
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News'Women still face bias,' firms reminded
Anniversary prompts fresh call for firms to tackle barriers stopping women progressing to leadership roles.