All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 64
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NewsDomestic abuse victims to be given more time to go to the police
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill will move six-month window for a prosecution to commence.
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NewsLaw firm management chief to lead cricket board's diversity action plan
BLM's Siri Siriwardene reveals he was already an active cricket enthusiast before volunteering for new role.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency reissues accounts after spotting £26.3m error
In latest version of annual report, chief executive says error did not affect provider payments.
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NewsFive solicitors among 101 QC appointments
Queen also approves appointment of four solicitors as honorary QCs.
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NewsJudges' pay to be reviewed following Covid pause
Lord chancellor says review body must consider affordability of any recommendations.
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NewsTaylor Wimpey pledges to remove 'unwarranted' leasehold terms
Competition watchdog warns it will take legal action against other developers who 'fail to do the right thing'.
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NewsNewly-appointed director 'rips up' application form to support students
Solicitor Saadiya Ahmad hopes volunteering at legal advice centre will build enthusiasm and help progress careers.
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NewsNew crime contracts a critical 'pressure point' for defenders
Bar chief says serious promises and decisions needed early next year to stop solicitors quitting criminal legal aid.
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NewsPractitioners reminded to wear face masks in court
Judicial guidance reissued as coronavirus cases continue to surge.
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NewsMicrosoft offers 3% bonus to panel firms hitting diversity targets
Tech giant announces new initiatives as part of ongoing programme and singles out two firms for their achievements.
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NewsInformation Commissioner's Office challenged over Whitehall JR submissions
Public Law Project is appealing to the first-tier tribunal the ICO's decision not to uphold its complaint.
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NewsDirect access to barristers 'could improve justice outcomes' for ethnic minorities
Cross-party thinktank revisits Lammy Review recommendation to improve trust in criminal justice system.
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NewsLaw Commission to tackle 'rape myths'
Review will look at ways to improve the trial process for complainants and defendants.
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News'Tricky conversation with my employer': network reveals magistrates' challenges
Volunteers juggling day job and judicial duties do not know whom to ask for advice and support.
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NewsConveyancing nightmare continues weeks after 'security incident'
Seller spent £1,000 moving out but exchange and completion failed to happen on agreed date.
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News£135m more needed each year to save criminal legal aid
Independent review urges government to act quickly - but Dominic Raab says he will respond by March.
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NewsPractitioners await criminal legal aid review findings
Final report of independent review expected to be published today - but not the government's response.
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NewsRaab unveils his ‘modern bill of rights’ plan
Controversial reforms will include protections for free speech and trial by jury, lord chancellor says.
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NewsUK firms leading the way on social goals - global study
World Economic Forum metrics tailored for legal sector to assess 'ESG' standards such as net zero commitment and pay equality.
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NewsRemote hearing evaluation reveals wellbeing woes
Report covers wide-ranging experiences of judges, lawyers, court staff and the public last year.