All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 76
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NewsEx-Kingly employees awarded £37,000 in compensation following closure
Employment Tribunal judgments published for claims brought against Kingly Solicitors t/a Coles Solicitors.
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News'Chilling impact': summary of Whitehall submissions to public law review published
Concerns about direction of travel, costs and claimant behaviour within judicial review process highlighted in 21-page document.
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NewsCouncil lawyers prepare to lose virtual meetings despite court challenge
Judges will decide if local authorities can continue to hold meetings remotely after 6 May.
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NewsDLA Piper thanks staff with extra pay or holiday
'One-week thank you' being given to fee-earners and business services professionals.
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NewsLaw Commission chief to see through next reform programme
Sir Nicholas Green says he went into the job 'almost blind' and wants his successor to benefit from a proper transition.
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NewsVictims going to court entitled not to see defendant
Lord chancellor says new code comprises 'simplified and stronger' set of rights.
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NewsLand Registry issues 'fast-track' reminder to conveyancers
Urgent applications necessary to complete a transaction can be processed within 10 working days.
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NewsRace commission: criminal justice disparity contributing to negative stereotypes of black men
Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities says black people are most overrepresented within the system.
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NewsCouncil lawyers seek court declaration on virtual meetings
Central government has decided not to extend coronavirus regulations allowing remote meetings beyond 7 May.
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NewsCourt backlog: outgoing CPS inspector issues public confidence warning
Kevin McGinty says victims of alleged rape were facing potential 18-month wait for a trial before Covid-19 struck.
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NewsCourt of Appeal delivers ruling on family court's approach to domestic abuse
Judgment gives general guidance on common issues arising in proceedings as well as decisions on four linked appeals.
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NewsCriminal legal aid review issues call for evidence
Consultation includes questions on whether current fee schemes encourage sustainability, quality and efficiency.
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News'No plans to expand' - new Public Defender Service chief
Legal Aid Agency's salaried criminal defence service currently employs 53 legal staff.
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NewsCivil liberties group calls for coronavirus roadmap to restore rights
Liberty continues campaigning after MPs vote to renew Coronavirus Act for another six months.
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News£500 vouchers for families to resolve disputes away from court
Ministry of Justice unveils £1m scheme to bolster use of mediation.
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OpinionContent warning: lawyers shouldn't normalise traumatic material
A new book on vicarious trauma in the legal profession couldn't be more timely.
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News'Very serious situation': review chief highlights criminal legal aid challenges
Sir Christopher Bellamy QC says practitioners have experienced reduction in money and work.
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NewsImmigration reforms: courts could be required to consider wasted costs
Home Office unveils proposals to end what it believes are 'last-minute unmeritorious' claims.
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NewsHome Office unveils widely trailed immigration reforms
Priti Patel says the justice system 'has been gamed' and says new plan will tackle the practice of meritless claims.
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NewsMPs have 'limited confidence' in MoJ's plans to clear court backlog
Ministry of Justice told to write to Public Accounts Committee within one month with clear projections and timeframes.