All Courts business articles – Page 25
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NewsCampaigners urge CPS to remove 'drill music' from guidance on gang-related offences
Academic research on consequences for young black men and children prompts fresh call for use of rap music as evidence to be curbed.
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NewsExclusive: judges take action to improve court security
Group of senior judges and HM Courts & Tribunals Service officials set up in response to assault on Judge Perusko last year.
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NewsSolicitor ‘injured’ in incident with court security officers
London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association demands ‘immediate suspension’ of all court security staff involved.
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NewsRule changes steer families towards non-court dispute resolution
Parents will be informed of various mediation models and judges can ask parties to set out their views on non-court dispute resolution.
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OpinionFamily courts: fit for the modern era?
The spring budget's spotlight on the overburdened family court is welcome but not enough to address the root of the problem.
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NewsSolicitors furious over ‘heavy-handed’ pat-downs
London Criminal Courts Solicitors' Association complains to HM Courts & Tribunals Service about ’invasive’ searches.
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NewsJudges 'apprehensive' about security, Family Division president tells MPs
Sir Andrew McFarlane suggests security arrangements in criminal and family courts should be equally tight.
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NewsSRA appeals over costs of failed prosecution
Solicitors Regulation Authority, appealing against £74,950 costs order by Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, claim 20% of costs were not validly claimed.
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NewsSunak: 150 judges ready to hear Rwanda appeals
PM says judiciary has made available 25 courtrooms and identified 150 judges who could provide over 5,000 sitting days.
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NewsSpecial investigation: Greater Family Court transparency puts expert witnesses in the spotlight
In conjunction with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, Hannah Summers analyses a case that raises questions about unregulated specialists.
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FeatureCrowded house
The bedrock of our criminal justice system, the magistrates’ courts, is in crisis. So is it time to consider a radical overhaul? Catherine Baksi reports.
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NewsSuspended sentence for ex-solicitor convicted of fraud
Judge says former solicitor expressed genuine remorse and offence was committed out of desperation.
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NewsNegligence claim must go to trial
Bulk of construction magnate’s action against Clyde & Co and counsel over investment scheme fails.
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NewsFamily judges will return to robes in safety pilot
Three-month pilot follows concerns over ‘violent and threatening behaviour experienced by judges and court users’.
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NewsMemory lane
Courts fees increase, the race to the bar and illegitimate persons: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
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NewsCrumbling courts: ceiling gives way at Reading
Plaster strewn across one of the benches in the magistrates’ court.
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OpinionIncreasing court fees? Now do the same for legal aid
Government says 10% hike is justified because costs incurred by HM Courts & Tribunals Service to facilitate access to justice have gone up.