All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 54
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NewsNew network to support junior solicitors
Law Society wants to move away from 'siloed divisions' and encourage greater collaboration with local bodies.
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NewsImprove access to court judgments, MPs tell HMCTS
Reducing reliance on commercial legal publishers one of several justice committee recommendations on open justice.
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NewsGovernment 'must prioritise' Mental Health Act reform
Latest NHS figures show black people were significantly more likely than white people to be detained under the legislation.
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NewsEarly advice pilot 'lost opportunity' to collect valuable data
Legal aid practitioners will be limited to providing three hours of social welfare advice.
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News'Public interest' does not confer standing in JR, High Court rules
Mrs Justice Farbey says courts can interfere in decisions only if there has been an error of law.
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NewsNews focus: Landmark report probes Black partner shortfall
Only 1% of partners at the country’s biggest firms identify as Black. A new report for Black History Month highlights some of the reasons why and offers a blueprint for action.
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NewsHigh Court refuses to grant disbarred barrister rights of audience
Mr Justice Fordham says permission would have risked bypassing regulatory protections.
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News120-year wait for judiciary to be fully representative - Society
Government urged to address 'structural barriers' holding back talented candidates.
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NewsDigital portal to be compulsory for financial remedy services
HM Courts & Tribunals Service says 80% of applications are already processed digitally.
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NewsRaab's return fuels legal aid funding fears
Ministry of Justice is due to publish full response to Bellamy review next month.
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NewsRaab back as Lewis sacked as lord chancellor
Victoria Prentis MP, called to the bar in 1995, is appointed attorney general.
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NewsCommon Platform strike causes court chaos
Manchester reportedly had only four courts sitting, dozens of prisoners were in custody and several cases were adjourned.
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NewsWomen earn 34% less than men at the bar
Bar Council chair Mark Fenhalls KC says chambers should ensure work is distributed fairly.
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NewsCLC renews push for firms to switch regulator
Conveyancing regulator says numbers are picking up now that issues regarding run-off cover and lender panels have been resolved.
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NewsNews focus: HM Land Registry delays mount as solicitors fume
Conveyancers report mixed experiences when dealing with HM Land Registry but ‘shocking’ delays are a growing cause of concern. Solicitors complain that they are reduced to ‘firefighting’ for the agency.
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NewsScarcity of black partners 'not a pipeline issue' - Lammy
Shadow foreign secretary pleased to see new report recommend tying executive compensation to diversity and inclusion outcomes.
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NewsJudge removal policy could be misapplied, Law Society warns
Concerns grow over process that would oust judicial office-holders absent from work for months due to ill health.
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NewsRemoval process for judges 'unconstitutional', support network tells MoJ
Ministry of Justice has been consulting on proposal that would affect judges below High Court level absent for more than 12 months due to ill health.
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NewsImmigration trainer defends contract after Braverman orders review
Two of the directors are members of chambers that challenged Home Office's Rwanda removals policy.
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NewsJudges presiding over 'institutionally racist' justice system - report
Over half of 373 legal professionals said they witnessed at least one judge acting in a racially biased way.