All Courts business articles – Page 84
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News'Fair and affordable' fees announced for prosecution advocates
CPS says revised rates address concerns such as remuneration for unused material.
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NewsHMCTS makes breastfeeding commitments
Guidance issued after barrister was reportedly told she had to pay £150 for a private room to express milk.
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NewsLiberty heads to Court of Appeal over facial recognition technology ruling
Solicitor for Ed Bridges, who challenged South Wales Police, says an application has been submitted.
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NewsJudicial retirement age rise being 'positively considered'
Half of magistrates are due to reach retirement age in the next 10 years.
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NewsTribunal proceedings to be digitally recorded 'by 2020'
President's annual report sets out plans for new ways of working.
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NewsFamily courts told to cooperate with journalists’ requests for access
Courts should be 'astute to assist' under new guidance from head of the Family Division.
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NewsDistrict judge ‘sarcastic and shaking with rage’ in flawed family hearing
Family Court rules that serious procedural irregularities impaired a care proceedings hearing.
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NewsLegal aid rates blamed for mother ending up in prison
Firm ordered to explain why client was unrepresented at High Court hearings where suspended committal was made and lifted.
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NewsImprisoned former LiP fails Denton test over appeal four months late
Court of Appeal refuses application to allow notice to appeal after ruling case was ‘extremely weak’.
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NewsMore closures? HMCTS boss says many courts still underused
Chief executive admits criteria for at-risk buildings will be different in future.
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NewsCourt grants relief from sanctions over £300 ‘missed’ payment
Judge notes need for parties to cooperate after solicitors forgot about cheque in their possession.
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News'Not an exact science': Buckland defends court sitting days policy
Lord chancellor says priorities must be adjusted according to the evidence.
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NewsWhistleblowing judge denied her human rights, rules Supreme Court
DJ Claire Gilham wins seven-year battle over whether judges are entitled to whistleblowing protections.
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NewsDPP urges end to 'stigmatising' terms such as 'lunatics'
Max Hill QC wants change in law and practice to ensure those with mental health conditions are treated fairly.
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NewsSupreme Court ruling to clarify whistleblowing rights for judges
District judge Claire Gilham raised concerns about court service cuts, excessive workloads and lack of court accommodation.
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News‘One lawyer is enough’: family judge issues court guidance
HHJ Robin Tolson QC says court is a stressful environment, particularly for those not used to it.
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NewsBrain-damaged claimant should not learn of £6.7m award, court rules
Injured man not considered to have sufficient understanding of what settlement covers.
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NewsFlexible court hours pilot to cost £1.3m
HMCTS confirms total estimated spend for controversial project after the Gazette submitted a freedom of information request.
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OpinionUsing case data to improve decision-making
Court digitisation offers welcome opportunity to exploit case data.
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NewsUnique IDs proposed for court users
'Robust' data collection needed to show reforms are working.