All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 9
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NewsPrisons crisis: Gauke to lead sentencing review
Law Society welcomes review but says entire criminal justice system needs to be properly funded for government's solution to work.
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NewsClimate risk and TA6: takeaways from the Law Society’s Property Conference
Helping conveyancers understand the ramifications of climate risk was among the topics discussed at the Law Society’s Property Conference. The divisive TA6 information form came up too.
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NewsFresh legal risk guidance for government lawyers
Attorney general Richard Hermer KC wants lawyers advising ministers to feel empowered to stand up for the rule of law.
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NewsBullying and harassment not confined to the bar, LSB tells probe
Oversight regulator has been examining wider impact of poor behaviour and will consult on proposals in relation to professional ethics.
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NewsRule of law 'essential for economic growth' - attorney general
Richard Hermer KC will say the trust that businesses have in the courts is one of UK's greatest commercial advantages.
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News'Time is running out': civil legal aid provider numbers plummet
Law Society says lack of access has implications for people's living situation, health and children's education.
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NewsRenters' Rights Bill will cause court 'gridlock', warns Badenoch
Proposed housing legislation that will end section 21 'no fault' evictions had its second reading in the House of Commons.
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NewsLegal definition of disabled child 'offensive', says Law Commission
Commission says law governing support for disabled children and their families is out of date, inaccessible and potentially unfair.
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NewsPublish legal aid advisory board's report, criminal bar tells MoJ
Criminal Bar Association says Ministry of Justice received the board's recommendations two months ago.
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News'Scale back or withdraw': new threat over criminal legal aid work
Chancery Lane loses patience waiting for government response on criminal legal aid fees and will be issuing guidance to members shortly.
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News200-year-old firm appoints first woman senior partner
Criminal defence solicitor excited to take on new role overseeing high street firm's strategic direction.
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NewsLaw firms hatching international and UK expansion plans
HSBC UK spoke to 95 law firm leaders about the changing opportunities and challenges in the market.
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NewsBlack History Month: Law Society issues guidance to students
Guidance acknowledges that competitive job market can feel even more overwhelming for minority ethnic students.
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NewsIn depth: Justice at the Conservative party conference
The leadership contest dominated the Conservative party conference, but a series of important debates on justice policy took place on the sidelines.
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NewsNew call for free legal advice for state scandal victims
Academic report says lawyers are needed to support victims to make decisions in emotionally charged circumstances.
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NewsBar bullying: some barristers 'believe they are always right'
Criminal Bar Association calls for all practising barristers to receive mandatory training on bullying, harassment and sexual harassment.
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NewsRestructure courts to tackle backlogs, urges former lord chancellor
Alex Chalk tells Conservative conference that Crown courts should deal with the most serious cases only.
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NewsFocus on ECHR makes party 'look weird', Buckland tells Conservatives
Former lord chancellor and justice secretary calls on party to 'grow up' and focus on issues people really care about.
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OpinionMahmood must act quickly to avoid legal aid mutiny
Lord chancellor should be worried about the reaction to the procurement process for new criminal legal aid contracts.
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NewsDuncan Lewis and lord chancellor settle legal aid row
Duncan Lewis says lord chancellor will decide whether to increase fees by the end of November.