All Courts business articles – Page 2
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NewsNew asylum appeals body 'will fail to reduce backlog'
Immigration specialists say magistrate-style reforms will lead to further delays and appeals down the line.
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NewsCCRC 'fit for purpose' despite Malkinson case, inspector concludes
Crown Prosecution Service inspectors publish findings of in-depth probe requested by Dame Vera Baird.
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NewsCourt of Appeal clears way for car finance group action
Buoyant claims firm predicts many will take the court route rather than join the FCA's redress scheme.
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NewsLammy to close murder sentencing gap
Sentencing baseline to be aligned for murders committed in the home and where a weapon is taken to the scene.
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NewsConcerns mount over Mahmood's asylum appeals plan
Peers question qualifications of non-judges who will sit in new Independent Immigration Appeals Authority.
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NewsTrained members of the public to determine asylum appeals
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood expected to announce Immigration and Asylum Bill reforms this week.
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NewsAppeal judges back law reform to stop 'repugnant' contemnor tactics
Please comes after woman sanctioned following harassment of law firm staff.
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NewsHeatwave: Courts finally get permission to close
After three days, senior presiding judge notes challenges caused by 'exceptionally hot weather this week'.
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NewsCPS embarks on recruitment drive for experienced lawyers
Successful candidates will work as senior Crown prosecutors and enjoy 25 days' annual leave plus other benefits.
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NewsHermer defends asylum system reforms
MPs question attorney general about how new appeals body proposed by the Home Office will comply with the rule of law.
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NewsProject aims to improve courtroom understanding of rap music
Legal thinktank Justice involved in work to help lawyers and judges understand music-making process.
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NewsProbate fees set for massive increase
Ministry of Justice throws in a couple of surprises in wider package of fee increases.
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NewsHomicide reform could see murder split into two degrees
Law Commission says law has not kept pace with societal understanding on culpability, domestic abuse and dangerous conduct.
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OpinionSustained investment needed to combat spiralling court backlogs
If we are serious about restoring confidence in our justice system, the government must move beyond piecemeal, headline-grabbing solutions.
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News'Texas-style' problem-solving courts double in number
Government announces £9m to expand the number of intensive supervision courts.
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NewsLady chief justice commends AI usage by litigants in person
Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill also reminds parliamentarians to 'respect the work of the judges and the courts'.
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NewsMPs deliver damning verdict on jury trial reforms
Justice committee says government should have sought consensus from MPs and public before pushing ahead with Courts and Tribunals Bill.
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NewsTribunal rejects JAC bid to recover costs from journalist
Society of Editors welcomes tribunal ruling as important reminder about public-interest journalism.
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ProfileJudiciary publishes Fordingbridge sentencing transcript
Trade union highlights need to protect judges' welfare as judiciary takes unusual step of publishing court transcript.