All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 95
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NewsNational Lottery cash to fund more pro bono support in Wales
LawWorks wants to expand network of clinics, particularly in healthcare and community mental health settings.
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NewsLitigation funder focuses justice grants on Covid-19 and climate change
Latest recipients include Access to Social Care, ClientEarth and Legal Aid Practitioners Group.
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NewsGeneral Counsel oath seeks to promote 'positive' change
In-house chief Simon Zinger says GCs are in a position to contribute more than legal services and advice.
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NewsLiP support service prepares to go back to court
Support Through Court charity sets up Covid-19 appeal so that it can resume delivering face-to-face services safely.
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NewsAcland-Hood steps up to run Department for Education
HMCTS boss appointed acting permanent secretary in wake of exam crisis.
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News'No formal evaluation' of digital system for immigration appeals
Public Law Project report highlights concerns arising from the pilot.
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NewsInquests 'more adversarial than criminal cases', says Grenfell QC
Allison Munroe QC supports legal thinktank's call for statutory duty of candour in inquests and inquiries.
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NewsMoJ headquarters begins new role as Nightingale court
A press conference room has been turned into a courtroom and will deal with family cases.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency to extend crime contracts
Law Society welcomes decision but says beleaguered firms cannot work another 12 months at 1990s rates.
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NewsMore Crown courts to allow pre-recorded video evidence
Vulnerable victims and witnesses would give evidence closer to the time the alleged offence happened.
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NewsJustice processes 'exacerbating' grief and trauma
Thinktank says inquests and inquiries should be responsive to needs of bereaved people and survivors.
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NewsHMCTS chief heads to Department for Education
Susan Acland-Hood appointed second permanent secretary on a temporary basis.
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NewsHousing possession proceedings suspension extended again
Housing Law Practitioners Association says it has received official confirmation.
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News£51m boost for criminal legal aid - but more needed say lawyers
Lord chancellor announces package of accelerated measures as well as plans for an independent review.
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OpinionFrom treading water to drowning quickly
Many people were unknowingly on the brink of falling into a hidden justice gap before Covid-19 hit.
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NewsLandlords face new requirements once possession proceedings resume
Continued danger for tenants despite 'real imperative' to reduce number of cases going through the court system.
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NewsGovernment finds £3.1m to support litigants in person
Ministry of Justice describes funding as 'key milestone' in legal support action plan.
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News'Procedural muddle': family case came before 15 judges
Court of Appeal judgment highlights importance of judicial continuity.
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NewsCity firm sets 'improvement measures' to promote BAME lawyers
Action plan to champion racial equity through wellbeing and learning, community work and client engagement.
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NewsSocial justice training contracts up for grabs
Legal Education Foundation opens application process for Justice First Fellowship 2020.