All Courts business articles – Page 57
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Cost of Supreme Court climbs by nearly 20%
New technology helped top court survive lockdown in its tenth year, annual report says.
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Non-specialist judges enlisted to ease employment tribunal backlog
Use of virtual hearings will also be increased in a bid to reduce the 45,000 outstanding cases.
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On the frontline in a Nightingale court
The system is doing its best - but open justice does not seem to be a priority.
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Extra 200 judges on standby to help with possession proceedings
Document outlines court arrangements when evictions ban ends this weekend.
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White paper promises 'smarter' sentencing to cut crime
Proposals include testing problem-solving courts and relaxing criminal records disclosure requirements.
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Business interruption ruling 'removes large roadblocks' to successful claims
High Court hands down 162-page judgment in test case brought by City watchdog.
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Nightingale court closes less than a month after it opened
Ministry of Justice says Hertfordshire venue hired to meet 'targeted operational need'.
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New figures show criminal court backlog has surged past 500,000
MoJ says outstanding caseload is now coming down, but problems remain in particular with the Crown court.
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Thinktank backs smarter community sentences to cut reoffending
Report highlights successful initiatives in other jurisdictions ahead of sentencing white paper.
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Judge grumbles at midnight ‘ultimatum’ forcing late-night hearing
Order to appoint administrators made just minutes before sale deadline agreed by lawyers.
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Judge blasts MoJ's 'systemic failure' over Crown court backlog
Ruling over teenager held in prison for 321 days awaiting trial.
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Independent JR review issues call for evidence
Panel chaired by former Tory justice minister asks whether balance within judicial review should be struck differently.
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Blackpool courts shut after Covid case
Northern Circuit leader reminds lawyers that it is compulsory to wear face masks in public areas of all court buildings.
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MoJ tackles delays - by locking up defendants for longer
Lawyers raise concerns over two-month extension to custody time limits announced in recovery plan.
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What you may have missed from the magazine
A digest of important developments since our last print edition.
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Perspex and Portakabin: HMCTS announces ‘ambitious’ safety drive
Court service to install screens in hundreds of courts and retiring rooms by end of October.
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LiP support service prepares to go back to court
Support Through Court charity sets up Covid-19 appeal so that it can resume delivering face-to-face services safely.
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A century of crime fighters flying to the rescue
Scotland Yard’s Flying Squad: 100 Years of Crime Fighting by Dick Kirby.
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MoJ headquarters begins new role as Nightingale court
A press conference room has been turned into a courtroom and will deal with family cases.
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Mother in care case allowed to type answers from witness box
Judge grateful for help of lawyers and court intermediary in facilitating innovative approach.