All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 67
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NewsUnlimited sitting days to tackle backlog as action begins to bite
Old Bailey murder prosecution reportedly postponed due to criminal bar's 'no returns' protest as government seeks to boost court capacity.
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NewsThousands interested in becoming magistrates
Ministry of Justice has received 34,524 expressions of interest since it announced £1m campaign.
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NewsSRA announces Khan prosecution days after release from prison
High-profile solicitor Soophia Khan referred to Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal over 11 allegations.
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NewsPublic law campaigners help vulnerable child's legal aid challenge
Law Society stepped in financially after LAA refused to grant funding for judicial review claim against the agency's decision.
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NewsLAA sitting on £1.4m in unclaimed fees for unused material
Legal Aid Agency says prompts have been added to digital payment system to encourage providers to claim cash they are owed.
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NewsDivorce applications up in first week of 'no fault' era
Process introduced on 6 April removes requirement to assign blame and allows separating couples to make joint applications.
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NewsJustice minister quits over Covid 'rule-breaking' in Downing Street
David Wolfson QC tells PM he can no longer serve in his government.
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NewsParliamentary committee urges government to drop bill of rights
Ministers should abandon 'rebranding exercise' and focus instead on 'championing respect for human rights'.
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NewsTributes paid to 'tenacious' housing lawyer Nathaniel (Nat) Mathews
Solicitor who worked at Hackney Community Law Centre for 28 years has died.
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News'Defendants in the bath': magistrates reveal remote-hearing concerns
Landmark study shows three quarters of magistrates oppose the continuation of pandemic practices.
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NewsPoint of no returns: barristers begin legal aid action
Hundreds of practitioners are withdrawing longstanding gesture of goodwill that has helped prop up criminal justice system.
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NewsDrop in divorce petitions as 'no-fault' era edges closer
HM Courts & Tribunals Service switches off old digital service ahead of 6 April reforms.
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NewsObituary: 'fearless' criminal defence solicitor Mary Monson
Firm founder represented striking miners and members of gangs during Manchester's 'Gunchester' era.
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NewsNews focus: Criminal legal aid - point of no return?
With barristers preparing for ‘no returns’ and the Law Society withdrawing support for the government’s proposed reform package, what now for criminal legal aid?
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NewsControversial judicial selection tool to be dropped in some circumstances
Judicial Appointments Commission announces revised approach to statutory consultation.
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News'Smart home' information added to HIP-inspired form
Latest version of Buyer's and Seller's Property Information form to include more upfront information for prospective buyers.
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NewsMoJ defends legal aid offer following Law Society broadside
Ministry of Justice encourages legal sector to engage with consultation after Chancery Lane withdrew support for proposed reform package.
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NewsMoJ urged to extend family mediation voucher scheme
Around 7,000 families will have benefited from £500 vouchers designed to resolve disputes away from court.
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NewsWhitehall submissions would have 'facilitated' scrutiny of JR reforms - tribunal
Public law specialists lose appeal but tribunal rejects government argument that submissions would 'add nothing' to parliamentary debate.
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NewsMoJ has 'botched' criminal legal aid response - Society
Chancery Lane withdraws support and says solicitors should consider if they want to continue doing publicly funded work.