“Courts may be forced to close for weeks and cases could be severely delayed during the Olympics next summer because of transport disruption and the need to free police for security duties.”
The Guardian, 15th December 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Judges are straying too far in the world of politics and should stay within their ‘proper function’, the head of the judiciary, Lord Judge, has said.”
Daily Telegraph, 6th December 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys urges David Cameron to bid for court to be based in UK rather than Germany.”
The Guardian, 28th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Increased use of virtual courts and live links technology is making justice quicker and more effective, Justice Ministers Nick Herbert and Jonathan Djanogly said today (28 November).”
Ministry of Justice, 28th November 2011
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“The 1.2m records released this week are an unprecedented exercise in open data, especially for a courts system long accused of operating a Victorian method of closed information.”
The Guardian, 25th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A man who posted video on the internet of his stepmother dancing on seats in the lobby of a court in Cornwall has apologised to a judge.”
BBC News, 24th November 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“England and Wales’s judicial system are to change their websites so that they end with the domain name judiciary.uk.”
BBC News, 23rd November 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Magistrates courts could hold evening sittings to ease the pressure on the justice system, the head of the Crown Prosecution Service has said.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd November 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Judges should reform court procedures to make it less harrowing for teenage victims of abuse to give evidence, a report will recommend tomorrow.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st November 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Legal changes to allow the work of Britain’s intelligence agencies are needed to stop Britain’s enemies gaining information they can use against us, William Hague will say today.”
Daily Telegraph, 16th November 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Court fees charged to litigants are expected to soar after the Ministry of Justice said the High Court and Court of Appeal should be paid for by court-users rather than the taxpayer.”
The Lawyer, 16th November 2011
Source: www.thelawyer.com
“UK courts are following European court of human rights rulings too strictly and should adopt a more critical approach towards Strasbourg, according to Britain’s two most senior judges.”
The Guardian, 15th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“New British president of the European court of human rights begins as the UK takes over as chair of Council of Europe.”
The Guardian, 7th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The union representing court workers has voiced opposition to justice secretary Kenneth Clarke’s wish to extend opening hours.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd November 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
“Unlocking Disputes, the groundbreaking new industry-led campaign to promote London as the global dispute resolution centre, will be unveiled this evening at Rolls Building, London’s brand new court complex specialising in financial, business and property litigation.”
The Bar Council, 27th October 2011
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
“Legal aid cuts aimed at saving £350m a year will result in courts being deluged by people without lawyers and will restrict access to justice, some of the country’s most senior judges have told the Guardian.”
The Guardian, 25th October 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“In a speech to a legal audience at London’s Lincoln Inn this evening, the Attorney General, Dominic Grieve QC MP, said that the benefits of remaining within the Convention and retaining our position as a leader of the international community are seen by the government to be fundamental to our national interest.”
Attorney General’s Office, 24th October 2011
Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk
“A newly appointed Yorkshire judge has been criticised by the region’s language campaigners after banning defendants from referring to female court staff as ‘love’.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st October 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The Cabinet Office has released its long awaited Justice and Security Green Paper, addressing the difficult question of to what extent the state must reveal secret information in court proceedings. A consultation has been launched on the proposals; responses can be sent via email by Friday 6 January 2012.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 19th October 2011
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
“Britain’s leading judges are calling for an electronic revolution in the courts, arguing that enhanced use of technology would solidify London’s High Court as one of the best in the world.”
The Lawyer, 20th October 2011
Source: www.thelawyer.com
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