All Judicial articles – Page 21
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OpinionMentors and mentees wanted: Judicial Reverse Mentoring Scheme
Scheme matches legal professionals from under-represented groups to mentor a judge (who will be their mentee).
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NewsWe have done 'huge amount' to support welfare of judges, LCJ insists
Lord Burnett says the judiciary has ‘completely transformed’ help for its members.
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NewsTribunal 'wrong to strike out judge's grievance claims'
Crown court judge asks employment appeal tribunal to set aside lower court's judgment striking out her claims.
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OpinionLetters roundup: 3 February 2023
ChatGPT, Royal Mail swap shop, and a judicial name game: your letters to the editor.
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NewsCity solicitors appointed to High Court bench
Law Society welcomes two appointments despite decline in successful applications for deputy roles.
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NewsTrade union formally establishes branch for judges
GMB demands answers from lord chief justice over ‘toxic work environment’ reportedly leaving some members feeling suicidal.
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NewsNon-legal panels set to be removed from most ET hearings
Senior president denies there is any ‘inherent unfairness’ in judges sitting alone.
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NewsCoA shows mercy over judgment embargo breach
Further proceedings 'would be disproportionate to any need to uphold the court’s authority', court rules.
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NewsLammy backs compulsory racial bias training for judges
Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy MP met team behind report that concluded justice system is institutionally racist.
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NewsJust two solicitors among latest High Court appointees
Law Society urges reforms to selection process.
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NewsTreat colleagues with 'courtesy and respect', judges told
Statement of expected behaviour follows findings of research commissioned by the lord chief justice.
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NewsMPs call for new tribunal to hear mental health treatment challenges
Parliamentary committee calls for amendment to draft mental health bill.
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NewsCourt is not 'playing field' for disputes, judge says in libel hearing
Judgment reserved in amendment hearing over Conservative party donor's libel case against former MP.
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OpinionJAC of all trades: should ministers pick judges?
According to constitutional lawyer Professor Robert Hazell, the Judicial Appointments Commission has too much power.
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NewsMagistrate sacked for public campaigning over Covid response
London magistrate also sent 'highly inappropriate' reply to court bosses after safety message.
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NewsTributes paid to 'much-loved' judge who died in traffic incident
Matthew Mawdsley, formerly of St. John's Buildings, was appointed to the district bench earlier this month.
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NewsWhen a silk's T-shirt stunned court into silence
Presiding judge praises criminal bar in heartwarming message.
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NewsProspective judicial appointments chief quizzed on diversity
Helen Pitcher OBE tells justice committee more work is required to encourage broader range of candidates.
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NewsNo more 'sir' or 'madam': Obsolete DJ titles axed
Judges should be addressed in court or tribunal hearings simply as ‘judge’, senior judiciary says.
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NewsFormer QC selection chief in line to lead judicial appointments
Lord chancellor Dominic Raab wants Helen Pitcher OBE to become next chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission.