All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 95
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NewsSuspension of housing possession proceedings extended
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick says eviction hearings will not be heard in courts until the end of August.
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OpinionRemote hearings require health safeguards
Lawyers are experiencing eye strain and headaches, and having to concentrate even harder than usual.
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News'Reliable, valid and cost-effective': SRA publishes pilot findings for 'super-exam'
Regulator says second stage of Solicitors Qualifying Examination is on course to be a reliable assessment.
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NewsHMCTS spends £3.2m on listing system to cut court delays
Australian software to be tested at small number of courts over the next nine months before it is rolled out nationally.
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NewsLaw firm director threatens to sue mayor over congestion charge changes
Pre-action protocol letter sent to Sadiq Khan over temporary measures to increase charge and extend operating hours.
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NewsEmergency coronavirus appeal smashes £400,000 target
Money will go towards Community Justice Fund to support specialist legal advice centres.
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NewsJudges criticise High Court hearing in Wimbledon tickets dispute
Court of Appeal says procedural fairness of 'cardinal importance' when a person's liberty is at stake.
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NewsMagistrates deal with 13 cases on first day of 'block listing'
One courtroom dedicated to hearing firm's cases to keep number of people in court to a minimum.
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NewsSocial distancing causes delays at regional divorce centre
Separating couples face 20-week wait for district judge to consider consent order application.
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NewsLand Registry explores crypto and biometric identity checks
Deputy chief executive says current conveyancing processes 'do not feel very 21st century'.
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NewsGuidance for lawyers to keep unsentenced children out of prison
Penal reform charity says young detainees are spending up to 23 hours in their cells.
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NewsLord chancellor could face JR over immigration fee change
Firm says government failed to make reasonable enquiries on the likely effects of the forthcoming regime.
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NewsHome Office urged not to let Covid-19 affect pre-charge bail reform
Law Society warns of further bottlenecks in the criminal justice system.
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NewsJudges rule housing possession moratorium includes appeals
Court of Appeal says practice direction focuses on how proceedings were initiated.
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NewsCouncils told to stop burdening High Court with child vaccination disputes
Court of Appeal says court's time could be better spent dealing with urgent family cases.
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NewsCourts 'could come under pressure' to hear complicated possession cases quickly
Solicitor says cases involving private landlords are ones where tenants need legal representation the most.
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NewsConveyancers ask Sunak for furlough flexibility
Property groups say government will save money by helping firms deal with initial pent-up housing demand.
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NewsFirms 'could go bust' if more jury trials don't return
Criminal defence solicitor says Crown court cases ensure firms can break even.
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NewsTenants could lose access to duty solicitor in eviction cases
Court proposals to resume proceedings include strongly encouraging defendants to get early legal aid help.
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NewsJury trials return to more courts
Judiciary says positive feedback has been received from courts where jury trials have already restarted.