All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 68
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NewsImmigration lawyers reach pro bono milestone helping Ukrainians
Ukraine Advice Project UK has taken on 100 cases but needs more volunteers to provide free advice.
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NewsMoJ writes off £18.3m in building courts case management system
Permanent secretary says 'constructive loss' is a consequence of projects that go on for a while.
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NewsMoJ extends 30 Nightingale courtrooms - but will close 22
Closures include four courtrooms at the Ministry of Justice's headquarters in Petty France.
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NewsCity firm bucks office trend by moving to bigger premises
Jenner & Block agrees lease that will expand its London footprint by 45% - witht the potential for more room down the line.
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NewsDisabled people 'given 12 days' to respond to human rights consultation
Ministry of Justice apologises to disability groups over long wait for fully accessible document.
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NewsSlater and Gordon halves divorce fee ahead of 'no-fault' reform
Solicitor fears couples could attempt to finalise their divorce without obtaining legal advice.
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NewsPress coverage of Whitehall JR submissions will focus on 'colourful language'
Ministry of Justice tells tribunal that disclosure could spell the end of government-commissioned reviews.
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NewsCriminal barristers balloted on action over legal aid reform
CBA members asked to choose between adopting 'no returns' policy from April or sticking with government timetable.
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NewsMoJ exploring fresh JR reforms, tribunal hears
Government says it cannot publish Whitehall submissions to Faulks review due to ongoing policy work.
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News'Almost unendurable': rape case delayed 21 times
Inspectors say cases should not be listed on the basis that they may be adjourned again.
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NewsNews focus: No-fault divorce looms but closure of online portal blindsides solicitors
A long-awaited era of no-fault divorce is dogged by uncertainty pending the ‘shambolic’ closure of the online portal. So with only weeks to go before the law changes, what are solicitors telling clients?
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NewsMishcon to help refugee lawyers requalify as solicitors
London firm announces partnership with SQE training provider.
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News'Shambolic': family lawyers told divorce service will close soon
Practitioners worried that transition to new system will leave couples unable to officially split up.
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NewsMoJ working towards mid-March for legal aid response
Gazette understands meeting will take place with criminal bar ahead of practitioners being balloted on action.
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NewsFixed costs: Housing specialists gather evidence on legal aid consequences
Housing Law Practitioners Association says new regime poses significant threat to provision of quality advice, assistance and representation.
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NewsCBA prepares to issue ballot papers on legal aid action
Jo Sidhu QC says barristers and solicitors cannot afford to wait until 2024 for an increase in fees.
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NewsTodner issues JR proceedings over SRA prosecution
Criminal defence solicitor is challenging disciplinary tribunal's decision not to stay proceedings on abuse of process grounds.
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NewsHigh Court makes promptness reminder in benefits uplift ruling
Mr Justice Swift says lateness of challenge to government decision on universal credit might have significantly influenced outcome.
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NewsStorm Eunice: court users may experience 'some disruption'
HM Courts & Tribunals Service says it has been working with the judiciary to review court and tribunal lists.
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NewsNews focus: Remodelled emergency legal aid housing scheme not yet fit for purpose
Experts have welcomed the government’s ambition to take a more rounded approach to housing issues, but plans to remodel the emergency scheme for tenants facing eviction appear flawed.