All Judicial articles – Page 38
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NewsJustice lambasts lack of progress on a diverse judiciary
Legal thinktank Justice says there is little reason for optimism three years after it recommended diversity 'targets with teeth'.
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NewsLord Hodge named as deputy to Supreme Court president
Two male Scots will lead UK's highest court as commission ponders its role.
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NewsHigh Court condemns leadership judge's 'obsolescent' view on consent
Damning judgment reveals absence of training for family judges considering serious sexual assault allegations.
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NewsSolicitor-MP urges government to review magistrates' retirement age
The Conservatives' Alberto Costa says many magistrates on cusp of retiring would be happy to stay on.
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NewsGovernment urged to rename Supreme Court to curb 'judicial power'
Thinktank Policy Exchange proposes Constitutional Restoration Act to reverse the effects of prorogation judgment.
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NewsMoJ starts compensating part-time judges denied pensions
Department faces estimated £750m bill, according to last year’s annual report.
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News'Up a down escalator' - family chief speaks out over pressure on courts
Figures suggest that a third of separating couples turn to the family court to resolve child custody issues.
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NewsQueen's speech: 'Royal Commission on criminal justice'
Constitution, democracy and rights commission will be established.
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NewsPart-time judges win Supreme Court action over pensions
Fee-paid judges subsequently appointed full time now entitled to pensions in respect of former service.
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NewsJudge sues MoJ claiming racial discrimination
Judge Nawal Kumrai says he was treated unfairly following a complaint made against him by an appellant in one of his cases.
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OpinionNo justification for Tory curbs on judicial review
What can we expect our justice system to look like if Boris Johnson wins a majority on 12 December?
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NewsCriticism deterring medical specialists from being expert witnesses
Working group set up by family president publishes 22 recommendations to tackle shortage.
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NewsJudiciary will have gender equality, Hale tells bar - by 2033
Lady Hale tells the bar conference that the higher courts still have a long way to go.
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NewsExtra sitting days ‘simply not enough’, says criminal bar
Caroline Goodwin QC labels the 700-day increase ‘derisory’.
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NewsRetired top judge attacks ex-Law Society president over ‘political’ Supreme Court
Martin Mears, Society president in 1995, said the Supreme Court could be brought to heel by a ‘one-paragraph act of parliament’.
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NewsSC judge calls for ‘expert commission’ on algorithms
New body would enforce the principles of 'equity and mercy' Lord Sales tells lawyers.
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NewsJudge’s ‘intemperate’ language gave appearance of bias
Judge had suggested counsel appearing before him was the organ grinder's monkey.
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NewsThird of new deputy High Court intake are solicitors
Latest recruits include lawyers from City firm Macfarlanes and DLA Piper.
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NewsLCJ expresses regret at funding gaps for fixing court buildings
Lord Chief Justice positive about efforts to support judges dealing with traumatic cases.
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NewsComplaints about judges fall – but sanctions on the rise
The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office received 1,672 complaints this year, down 22% compared with 2018.