All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 93
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NewsHundreds respond to pre-charge bail review
Home Office decided to revisit 2017 reforms amid concerns about 'release under investigation' powers.
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NewsSolicitors honoured for legal aid efforts during lockdown
Special awards for Law Society committee members Richard Atkinson and Jenny Beck.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency apologises for latest CCMS disruption
Technical problems with troubled billing system reportedly began on 25 June.
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NewsSociety and Bar join forces to condemn backlog plans
Law Society and Bar Council say government should not mess with court hours and jury trials.
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NewsMoJ promises full consultation on immigration fee reform
Labour's top justice figures say engagement with the profession on temporary changes has been insufficient.
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NewsLord chancellor seeks views on post-Brexit court powers
Ministry of Justice presents two options for departure from retained EU case law.
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News'Most diligent of public servants': senior Whitehall lawyer dies
Stephen Amos was director of litigation at the Government Legal Department.
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NewsDivorce ruling gives 'untrammelled licence' to go forum shopping
Supreme Court, by a majority, dismisses appeal brought by aristocrat in relation to maintenance.
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NewsJohnson pledges £142m to improve 100 courts
Prime minister announces the cash as part of recovery plan billed 'a new deal for Britain'.
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NewsBAME and junior lawyers unite over jury trials
Practitioner groups say they will vehemently oppose any proposal to change the system.
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NewsCPS praised for early coronavirus response
Support for staff included equipment packages, travel and parking costs, and hand sanitiser and wipes.
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NewsCampaigners planning law centre in legal-aid ravaged Wales
Steering group yet to decide which areas of law the centre will cover but project is at a ‘critical point’.
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NewsNews focus: Client calls - check your privilege
With police stations under pressure to provide remote communication channels between solicitors and their clients, concerns have been raised that calls are being monitored.
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NewsMoJ pauses legal aid means test review
Ministry of Justice was due to publish findings and consultation this summer.
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NewsPM accused of misleading MPs over Lammy race review
Boris Johnson said 16 recommendations for the criminal justice system have been implemented.
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NewsSeparate court entrances for domestic abuse victims
Government says family courts will be overhauled after review reveals 'long-standing failings'.
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NewsTop health expert calls for face masks in court
Professor Trish Greenhalgh says court is a risky place for transmission of Covid-19.
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NewsLAA seeks to bring court-assessed bills in-house
Proposed permanent move prompts concerns over possible conflict of interest.
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NewsCriminal offences warning over Agriculture Bill
House of Lords committee says using delegated powers to create criminal offences is constitutionally unacceptable.
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NewsAnger as solicitors told over the weekend to attend court in person
Judicial Office statement said crisis levels had changed since remote participation was encouraged in April.