All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 87
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NewsSociety chief joins taskforce to boost socio-economic diversity at the top
Government-backed group will challenge lack of career progression for those from non-professional backgrounds.
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NewsNews focus: Every little helps - FTSE 100 panels and diversity (part 2)
In the second of a two-part investigation, the Gazette discovers how major corporates are pushing their legal firms to increase diversity and inclusion – amid fears that such policies could backfire.
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NewsLaw Society begins home information pilot
Key information for home buyers and sellers will be available earlier in the conveyancing process.
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OpinionSummary of Whitehall submissions to public law review? No thanks
Robert Buckland MP says summarised version will give everyone a 'clear view' of submissions.
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NewsSociety raises concern over JR proposal on ouster clauses
Chancery Lane says government must remain answerable to the law like the rest of us.
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NewsJR reform: Buckland to 'go further' than Faulks review
Lawyers voice concern that reforms go beyond what Independent Review of Adminstrative Law recommended.
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NewsBuckland announces JR reforms to keep judges away from politics
Independent review found courts were increasingly considering the merits of government decisions.
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NewsNo legal aid for parents fighting to continue baby's life-sustaining treatment
Barrister stepped in to represent mother and father for free after hearing about their plight through hospital's lawyer.
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NewsLAA reviewing Covid-19 contingency arrangements
Legal Aid Agency says it is working with providers to see which changes will continue.
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NewsCriminal bar calls for 120,000 Crown court sitting days
Association says Ministry of Justice and HM Treasury will agree final budget this week.
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News'Divisive nonsense': Labour to vote against police bill
David Lammy MP says bill could lead to harsher penalties for damaging a statue than for attacking a woman.
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NewsFaulks review on JR to be published this week
Government will reportedly seek to stop the automatic referral of judicial review cases to senior judges.
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NewsNews focus: FTSE 100 legal panels under pressure on diversity
In the first of a two-part investigation, the Gazette discovers how the UK’s largest listed companies are pushing their panel firms to embrace diversity.
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OpinionActions speak louder
The US has adopted a tough approach to diversity. But what is UK plc doing?
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NewsA solicitor general is not just for Christmas
Lucy Frazer's 77 days as the attorney general's deputy in 2019 isn't a record for brevity.
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NewsHMCTS apologises for CVP connection problems
Some people were unable to connect to court via the cloud video platform.
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NewsBuckland and Patel drum up support for 'historic' police bill
Conservative Party subscribers asked to complete an 'Official Criminal Justice Survey'.
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News'Kicking the can down the road': eviction ban extended
Law Society warns that more tenants could be evicted over substantial rent arrears accrued during the pandemic.
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NewsAttorney general's maternity leave prompts Ministry of Justice reshuffle
Prison and legal aid briefs change hands after justice minister Lucy Frazer appointed solicitor general.
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NewsInspectors warn over court recovery consequences for victims
Report says several trials are being listed for the same time slot or no date is set at all.