High Court criticises Mr Loophole for ‘sharp practice’ in speeding case – The Independent

Posted July 23rd, 2012 in courts, news, road traffic offences, solicitors by tracey

” The man known as Mr Loophole – one of the country’s highest-profile lawyers – has been condemned for ‘sharp practice’ by the High Court.”

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The Independent, 21st July 2012

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MPs to investigate ‘underperforming’ firm awarded £300m court monopoly – The Guardian

Posted July 20th, 2012 in contracts, courts, interpreters, news by tracey

“The way in which a private contractor was awarded a £300m monopoly of court interpreting services throughout England and Wales and the firm’s ‘underperformance’ are to be investigated by MPs.”

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The Guardian, 20th July 2012

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Virtual courts: more speed, less justice? – The Guardian

Posted July 18th, 2012 in courts, criminal justice, legal services, news, video recordings by tracey

“No one wants delay or waste in the criminal justice system, but the plans for virtual and flexible courts don’t look fair or efficient.”

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The Guardian, 18th July 2012

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Government outlines plans for better IT use in courts system – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 16th, 2012 in courts, criminal justice, guilty pleas, news by sally

“The Government has outlined plans for improving the technology used by police and the courts system to make judicial processes faster and more efficient. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said that past investments cost too much and under-performed.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 16th July 2012

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Criminal Justice Minister Nick Herbert says justice ‘must be swift, sure and seen to be done, or it’s not done at all’ – The Independent

Posted July 16th, 2012 in courts, criminal justice, delay, news by sally

“The criminal justice system can be opaque, impenetrable, too concerned with defendants and too little concerned about victims, Nick Herbert said today (13 July).”

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The Independent, 13th July 2012

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Government outlines plans for fast-track justice – The Guardian

“‘Flash incarceration’ of offenders who breach court orders, widespread naming online of those convicted, more witnesses giving evidence via videolink and Sunday court sittings are among measures outlined in government plans to speed up justice.”

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The Guardian, 13th July 2012

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Creating a swift and sure criminal justice system – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 13th, 2012 in courts, criminal justice, delay, news by sally

“Far-reaching plans to reform the criminal justice system by reducing delays, tackling waste and overhauling unnecessarily bureaucratic systems were launched today by Criminal Justice Minister Nick Herbert.”

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Ministry of Justice, 13th July 2012

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Lawyers decry government plans for ‘flexible courts’ to speed up justice – The Guardian

“Plans to overhaul the court system to hold evening and weekend hearings, first introduced at the height of last summer’s riots and now being deployed for the Olympics, have met strong opposition from lawyers being forced to work longer hours.”

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The Guardian, 9th July 2012

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Courts should take note of Strasbourg’s doctrine of deference – UK Human Rights Blog

“This case about prisoner’s pay provides an interesting up to date analysis of the role of the doctrine of ‘margin of appreciation’ and its applicability in domestic courts.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 6th July 2012

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Courts unprepared for Olympics, warns top solicitor – The Guardian

Posted July 5th, 2012 in courts, criminal justice, news, sport by sally

“A leading solicitor has expressed concern that London courts are ‘creaking’ and may not be able to cope with the additional pressures that arise during the Olympics – when some courts will be holding fewer sittings.”

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The Guardian, 4th July 2012

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Unified Patent Court split between Paris, London and Munich – The Guardian

Posted July 4th, 2012 in courts, EC law, news, patent attorneys, patents by sally

“After years of wrangling, European Council announces where EU-wide patent applications will be heard.”

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The Guardian, 3rd July 2012

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High court slams means-test delays – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 4th, 2012 in costs, courts, delay, legal aid, news, time limits by sally

“The High Court has condemned the current system of means testing in magistrates’ court and called on the Ministry of Justice to take urgent action to cut ‘unacceptable’ delays.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd July 2012

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Disaster averted but questions remain over courts’ response to riots – The Guardian

Posted July 4th, 2012 in courts, criminal justice, legal services, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“Was the remand system used appropriately, was due process sufficiently observed and were the stiff sentences justified?”

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The Guardian, 3rd July 2012

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London could be given ‘specialist’ infringement and validity cases under proposed unitary patent court system – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 28th, 2012 in courts, EC law, news, patents by sally

“EU leaders could agree to divide responsibilities for providing main judicial oversight of a new unitary patent system between courts in the UK, France and Germany.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 28th June 2012

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Paul Mahoney appointed UK’s new judge in Strasbourg – The Guardian

Posted June 28th, 2012 in courts, human rights, judges, news by sally

“Paul Mahoney, who spent 30 years as an administrator at the European court of human rights, is to be Britain’s new judge on the Strasbourg court.”

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The Guardian, 27th June 2012

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Paul Mahoney is UK frontrunner for human rights court – The Guardian

Posted June 27th, 2012 in courts, human rights, judges, news by sally

“European court of human rights insider leads first ballot in election to appoint UK judge in Strasbourg.”

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The Guardian, 26th June 2012

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Talking About Reform – Speech by Mr Justice Ryder

Posted June 26th, 2012 in bills, civil justice, courts, evidence, family courts, judiciary, speeches by sally

Talking About Reform (PDF)

Speech by Mr Justice Ryder

Public Child Care Law Conference, 26th June 2012

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Fast-track court system planned for London Olympics – The Guardian

Posted June 26th, 2012 in courts, London, news, sport by sally

“Measures have been drawn up to fast-track the trials of people accused of offences linked to the Olympics, based on the way offenders were processed after last summer’s riots.”

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The Guardian, 26th June 2012

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Clarke opens Westminster’s new magistrates’ court – Ministry of Justice

Posted June 25th, 2012 in courts, magistrates, news by sally

“Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke officially opened a new state of the art Magistrates’ Court in London today (21 June).”

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Ministry of Justice, 21st June 2012

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Fine dodgers to be charged for enforcement action – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 28th, 2012 in bills, courts, enforcement, fines, news by sally

“Offenders who fail to pay court fines will have to foot the bill for officials to chase them down under plans to be unveiled today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 28th May 2012

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