All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 70
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NewsHMCTS admits 'temporary operating hours' could discriminate against women
Public Sector Equality Duty Statement says possible indirect discrimination should be set against the benefits.
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NewsFury as Buckland brings back extended court operating hours
High-profile anonymous blogger Secret Barrister declares it is 'time to strike'.
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NewsMPs sound alarm over legal aid in hard-hitting report
Influential committee says justice system in danger of becoming unfair and inaccessible.
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NewsLand Registry tackles rise in restrictions-related problems
New RXC form has been designed to ensure consents and certificates are correct first time.
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NewsNews focus: Judicial Review and Courts Bill - bigger reforms on the horizon?
The government appears to have exercised a degree of restraint with its Judicial Review and Courts Bill.
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NewsLawyers' tweets anger mother involved in contentious proceedings
Major report on remote hearings in the family court reveals widespread concern and challenges.
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News'Thank you bonus' firm celebrates 30% profit rise
Bevan Brittan says wellbeing support a key consideration behind strong financial results.
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NewsDistrict judge recruitment crisis 'could take years to fix'
Salary body says multiple factors behind shortfall at judicial rank heavily populated by solicitors.
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NewsSolicitor elected 'first black senior partner' at UK top 100 law firm
Trevor Sterling hopes his appointment inspires greater diversity and social mobility.
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News'Ringing alarm bells': concern mounts over Judicial Review Bill
Ministry of Justice announcement has lawyers fearing the worst as they wait for legislation to appear.
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NewsBill seeks to 'draw a line' on ouster clauses with new JR framework
Government rethinks approach to controversial proposal as Judicial Review and Courts Bill is presented to parliament today.
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NewsBuckland hopes to deter crime with 'highly visible' unpaid work
Lord chancellor outlines plans to rebuild criminal justice system.
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NewsBorders bill 'risks driving wedge' between solicitor and client
Law Society issues warning over legislation ahead of second reading in the House of Commons.
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NewsMinimum salary recommendation amended to include SQE candidates
Law Society says trainees under different qualification regimes should be paid the same.
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NewsJudges starting to show restraint on JRs, says lord chancellor
Judicial Review and Courts Bill will be introduced to parliament this week.
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NewsPolice and CPS criticised for cautious approach to rape cases
Inspectors were repeatedly told that cases were difficult to investigate or prosecute.
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Opinion'BAME' breakdown reveals shameful progress on judicial diversity
The proportion of black judges has remained at 1% since 2014. We need to know why.
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NewsJudicial diversity goes into reverse as barristers dominate
Barristers significantly outnumber solicitors for recommendations - and the figures are getting worse.
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NewsBuckland clashes with parliamentary committee on human rights evidence
Lord chancellor criticises committee for not hearing differing views on European Convention on Human Rights.
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NewsLegal aid solicitor elected PCC seeks to put 'community' back into policing
Simon Foster was elected West Midlands police and crime commissioner in May.