All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 71
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News'We did not panic': minister hails progress on courts backlog
James Cartlidge MP says government expects to make significant steps during the next financial year.
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NewsLatest MoJ figures reveal continuing legal aid decline
Dominic Raab has less than a week to commit to funding increase or face potential strike action by the criminal bar.
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NewsLondon firm to train solicitor-apprentices on business services
Farrer & Co says it does not want trainees to get 'bogged down' in the law straight away.
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NewsSRA closes investigation into former Freshfields partner
Magic circle firm says a complaint was made about Caroline Stroud's role on a client mandate in 2018.
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NewsLand Registry trials 'quick phone call' to resolve queries
Telephone requisitions will be trialled for at least a month to see if service speeds up.
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News'Levelling up' to involve upfront information for homebuyers
Government says it will legislate if necessary to improve the conveyancing process.
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NewsLegal advice centres could be piloted in hospitals
Justice minister confirms pilots in Manchester and Middlesbrough will begin later this year.
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NewsHuman Rights Act consultation 'not a response to my report' - Gross
Sir Peter Gross QC tells justice committee his report and government document do not work together.
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NewsSRA diversity data reveals minimal progress on ethnicity
Proportion of black solicitors has remained at 2% since 2019.
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NewsConveyancing fees rise by 21%, survey finds
Property agency says findings are unsurprising given 'sustained' demand last year.
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NewsKhan 'misappropriated money', SRA tells High Court
Sir Gerald Barling hears from regulator in Soophia Khan's intervention challenge before reserving judgment.
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NewsNews focus: First SQE results expose worrying attainment gaps
The first batch of results for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination shows mixed outcomes in terms of accessibility and attainment. But the regulator says it is much too early to jump to conclusions.
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NewsJustice minister defends legal aid timetable
James Cartlidge MP says response to independent review is too important to rush.
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NewsULaw expands SQE empire
Partnerships announced with several universities and international firm White & Case.
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NewsBraverman: 'Virtue' in having a political attorney general
Government's chief law officer says she is unaware of concerns among lawyers about her role.
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NewsFirst SQE results hit by IT glitches, data issues and delays
Candidates logging in were able to see data about other candidates, but SRA's exam provider says no reportable breach occurred.
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NewsMagistrates told to stay silent as lawyers mount 'disrespectful' attacks
National leadership magistrate discussed negative reaction to sentencing powers increase with lord chief justice.
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News'Back in to work' day - offices still half-empty
Top 30 firms tell Gazette they are in no rush to have everyone back in the office.
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News'Unwarranted hostility': Magistrates' chief fires back at critics
Bev Higgs says reaction to sentencing power increase 'disappointing' as government seeks to recruit 4,000 new magistrates.
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News'Good start': 53% pass first SQE assessment
Solicitors Regulation Authority says first tranche of results under new qualification route suggest exam was 'robust, fair and reliable'.