All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 76
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NewsGovernment faces potential JR over efforts to help Afghan judges
Mishcon de Reya preparing to ask the court for permission to issue a judicial review.
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NewsLCJ reveals new platform for remote hearings
Service includes virtual consultation rooms and connectivity monitoring.
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NewsNews focus: Raab courts the faithful at Conservative party conference
New justice secretary Dominic Raab told the Conservative party conference that he is impatient to get going with a raft of policy initiatives, including ‘justice scorecards’ and cutting court backlogs.
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NewsWe're looking at 'valuable' Wales justice report, says minister
Lord Wolfson of Tredegar says UK government is working on some of the Thomas Commission's recommendations.
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NewsDistrict judge criticised for dismissing abuse allegations
His Honour Judge Dancey says relevant practice direction was engaged 'as an afterthought'.
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OpinionA week chasing stories at the Conservative party conference
This year's annual gathering was a hybrid affair but there was plenty of drama to enjoy.
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NewsNews focus: Red alert on legal advice deserts
As civil legal aid withers away across England and Wales, the Law Society is calling for fees to be reviewed and simplified urgently so that they properly reflect costs.
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NewsSolicitors to advise police suspects in person under revised Covid-19 protocol
Remote hearings will be allowed under exceptional cirumstances.
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NewsFamily courts deal with soaring volume of work
Latest government statistics show increases in several case types.
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NewsRaab admits court delays 'unacceptable' as backlog reaches record high
Outstanding cases in the Crown court pass 60,000 for the first time.
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NewsFirm celebrates housing solicitor's judicial appointment
Helen Tucker will sit as a deputy district judge in the Midlands Circuit from next year.
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NewsFuel crisis: Judge 'asks for proof' of why counsel can't get to court
Lawyer's request to attend hearing remotely was apparently refused after judge demanded to know how many petrol stations they had visited.
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NewsPetrol crisis fuels concern about lawyers getting to court
Law Society hopes judges will be understanding of any difficulties faced by practitioners and other court users.
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NewsMillions deprived of lawyer as vast legal aid deserts revealed
Millions of people without access to providers in areas such as education, community care and housing.
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OpinionRaab's late entrance showed the folly of extending court hours
Lord chancellor's swearing-in ceremony should have started at 4pm. It started at 4.25pm.
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NewsCovid-19 communications 'blurred line' between guidance and law
Justice committee identifies lessons to be learned from use of criminal law during Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsCriminal legal aid sector continues to shrink
Law Society says there may not be enough providers in 15 years' time.
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News'Restless' Raab sworn in as lord chancellor
Justice secretary and deputy PM pledges to support clear separation of powers between three branches of government.
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NewsSupreme Court dismisses asylum challenge arising from 'unfair' rules
UK's highest court says claimants must show they were treated unfairly in their own case.
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NewsGLD struggling to demonstrate legal service value
Risks listed in 2021/22 business plan include inability to recruit and retain diverse people.