Bianca Castro
Courts editor
Contact info
- Tel:
- 020 3985 8092
- Email:
- bianca.castro@lawsociety.org.uk
NewsIn depth: What the Gazette learned shadowing magistrates at frontline courts
The Gazette’s courts editor was invited to shadow magistrates over several days. This is what she found.
NewsJudge ends ‘litigation war’ against Mishcon de Reya
‘It is time that the underlying conspiracy theory is given its quietus,’ Mr Justice Cotter said.
NewsStay refused in Mariana dam claim amid law firm tug of war
Pogust Goodhead hails ‘important win’ as rival legal teams vie for control of the litigation.
NewsMagistrate sanctioned for referring to her status in private dispute
Office-holder alluded to her role 'in circumstances where it could be perceived as adding weight to her position'.
NewsSolicitor denies insider dealing charges
Practitioner enters not guilty pleas as trial date fixed for 2028.
NewsMagistrate’s confrontational manner and lack of compassion lead to sanction
Judicial conduct investigators say magistrate offered ‘limited apologies’.
NewsNHS AI tools could be repurposed to support jurors, committee told
Lords committee hears evidence from Her Honour Judge Kaly Kaul KC on juror support.
NewsFirm ‘fighting for its reputation’ in appeal against court finding
Judgment was reserved by Lord Justice Phillips, Lord Justice Nugee, and Lady Justice Falk.
NewsFormer employment judge was inappropriate toward female staff
‘The highly improper nature of the conduct’ meant removal would have been only appropriate sanction, JCIO finds.
NewsPogust Goodhead heads to court as rival claims control of dam litigation
Firm says High Court application seeks ‘to resolve….whether the client committee has the contractual authority to make a decision of this magnitude’.
NewsMagistrate sanctioned over knife
JCIO says recently appointed magistrate ‘acknowledged the seriousness of the incident’.
NewsSupreme Court opens immersive exhibition
The Law and Us showcases cases heard at the Supreme Court, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords.
NewsHMCTS names continuity candidate as new chief executive
Megan Lee-Devlin joins HMCTS from her role as director general for justice services and transformation at the Ministry of Justice.
NewsPrince Harry claimants face £34m costs bill and ordered to pay £9.5m on account
Defendants’ costs in the case were ‘striking’ - but the conduct in pursuing the claim against the Daily Mail went ‘well outside the norm’.
NewsSRA 'heading towards irresponsible' in dealing with SDT application
Hearing of withdrawal application delayed because regulator was not available.
NewsMagistrates removed from office over failure to complete training
Lady chief justice and lord chancellor considered removal from office ‘the appropriate and proportionate sanction’.
NewsUniversity expands legal clinics into family law advice
Students’ pro-bono service will offer sessions by appointment either in person or virtually.
NewsAbsent harasser of Foot Anstey loses contempt appeal
Court of Appeal issues warning about appellants failing to attend, stating that judges 'bent over backwards' to hear the case quickly.
NewsStudents get taste of life as a government lawyer
More than 500 aspiring solicitors and barristers took part in the Legal Professional Diversity Summer Scheme.
NewsBarrister disbarred over court recordings
Mariam El-Sobky also made fun of confidential mental health issues in a group chat.