All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 85
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NewsRemote evidence could tackle expert shortage in family court
Working group tasked by family division president to investigate shortage makes 22 wide-ranging recommendations.
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NewsShadow justice secretary calls for UK pro bono network
Framework would prevent vulnerable people ‘slipping through the cracks’, says David Lammy MP.
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NewsJudicial induction training to tackle 'implicit bias'
Lord chief justice says objectives in five-year diversity and inclusion strategy are 'testing and ambitious'.
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NewsFreshfields' first female senior partner overwhelmed by support
Georgia Dawson tells Next 100 Years event the significance of her appointment did not immediately sink in.
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NewsCharity pilots last-minute pro bono help in family cases
Advocate wants to avoid turning away unrepresented applicants with nothing.
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NewsParties in HMCTS pilot snub small claims mediation
HM Courts & Tribunals Service says suspicion and timing may be contributing to low take-up.
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NewsFaulks' JR review will not publish submissions in full
Decision means that evidence from government departments could remain hidden.
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NewsHousing possession cases to continue during second lockdown
HM Courts & Tribunals Service says courts will remain open for business but there will be no evictions.
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NewsCity solicitors praise benefits of legal advice clinic work
Volunteering builds skills and confidence, and can help those wanting to move in-house.
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NewsPolice commissioner urges Buckland to staff virtual courts quickly
Devon and Cornwall will stop operating virtual remand hearings at the end of November.
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NewsLaw reform 'worth billions', economists find
Landmark report shows economic gains from five highest-value projects in recent years exceed £3bn over 10 years.
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NewsJudicial review panel set for evidence deluge
Independent panel probing judicial review extends submissions deadline after receiving several requests for a deferral.
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News'Virtual GC' firm aims to support businesses
Consultant lawyer practice assembles team of former in-house lawyers for businesses that cannot justify setting up legal department.
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NewsSolicitors sworn in as High Court judges
Lord chief justice says latest additions to senior bench should be celebrated.
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NewsTechnology could widen law centre catchment areas, says MoJ minister
Alex Chalk tells Westminster Hall debate his department wants to improve remote delivery of advice.
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NewsLinklaters pledges to do better on racial diversity
Magic circle firm's race action plan includes 'aspirational' trainee and partnership targets.
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NewsLCJ wades in to immigration row
Lord Burnett of Maldon expresses regret at 'minority of lawyers' supporting 'abusive late legal challenges'.
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NewsCourt of Appeal declares Home Office immigration policy 'unlawful'
Judges say Judicial Reviews and Injunctions Policy gives 'real risk' of preventing access to justice.
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NewsArticle 50 litigation not a typical JR, Public Law Project tells panel
PLP says judicial review and good governance are linked but suggests areas for 'positive reform'.
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NewsSolicitors boycott court cells over Covid concerns
Defence practitioners say they face unsafe environment after police stopped running virtual remand hearings.