All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 87
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News'No evidence' behind Whitehall's attack on JR lawyers
Lawyers accused of inflating cost bills and inviting 'abuse of process' with pre-action protocol letter templates.
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NewsLegal aid census call: lawyers urged to take part in data drive
Legal Aid Practitioners Group unveils census to gather information about experiences of those working on social justice frontline.
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NewsLandmark report calls for stop-and-search filming
Police officers should use body-worn cameras to help rebuild trust in community, says government’s Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities.
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NewsPolice bill makes provision for remote juries, MoJ reveals
Impact assessment moots possibility of jurors participating in trial via live video link.
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NewsMoJ could face judicial review - over JR reform consultation
London firm Bindmans says consultation on proposals to reform the process is 'ludicrously short'.
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NewsDefence solicitors to be paid for engaging early with prosecutors
Ministry of Justice backs down on need for practitioners to obtain a written agreement to claim fee.
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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.