All Judicial articles – Page 55
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NewsJudges get more complaints but fewer investigations
Most complaints about judges and magistrates relate to decisions which can be challenged only through the courts.
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News‘Modern code’ for criminal law needed – LCJ
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd calls for a single document that sets out the nature of criminal conduct.
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NewsDoing judges a discourtesy
Supreme Court president revealed himself to be only too aware of lawyers attempting to conceal their contempt for the bench.
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OpinionRobot revolution: justice and the role of technology
Technology will continue to develop and become an increasingly useful way of fine-tuning a case before court.
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NewsParalegals call for looser restrictions on McKenzie friends
The Institute of Paralegals says McKenzie friends should be regulated and given rights of audience and litigation.
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NewsNeuberger warns of conflict risks posed by ABSs and conditional fees
Legal business investors often have ‘no interest’ in a lawyer’s ethical duties, Supreme Court president says.
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NewsCoA criticises judge Peter Smith for ‘disgraceful’ letter
Allegations of bias dismissed but Lord Dyson says letter to Blackstone showed 'fundamental lack of understanding of the proper role of a judge'.
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OpinionScrutiny of judicial conduct
Mr Justice Peter Smith’s behaviour is once again being reviewed.
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News‘Equal merit’ diversity rule applied in 14 judicial appointments
Judicial Appointments Commission figures also show solicitors struggling to reach the bench.
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NewsSir Terence Etherton is next master of the rolls
Sir Terence Etherton will replace Lord Dyson when he retires in October.
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NewsSRA rebukes judges investigated for viewing pornography
Outcomes agreed with solicitors named by Judicial Conduct Investigations Office.
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NewsThree barristers nominated to be next UK judge at ECtHR
Tim Eicke QC, Murray Hunt and Jessica Simor QC have been selected as the UK’s candidates.
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OpinionTime to put the McKenzie friend issue to rest
News that solicitors are acting as McKenzie friends will fuel the debate over unqualified advisers.
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News‘Immensely prosperous’ lawyers not tempted to the bench – LCJ
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd tells peers of problems recruiting High Court judges.
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NewsJAC seeks mock candidates for the bench
Judicial Appointments Commission wants to conduct a ‘dry-run’ exercise ahead of recommending 18 potential deputy district judges.
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NewsReforms will leave clients vulnerable to rogue McKenzie friends – APIL
Personal injury lawyers say conditions would be ripe for exploitation by some paid helpers.
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NewsCourt closures could inhibit diverse magistracy, MPs told
Most magistrates need a car these days, Commons justice committee hears.
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NewsArbitration hindering development of common law – LCJ
Lord Thomas says UK took a ‘wrong turning’ when it introduced measures to make arbitration more attractive.
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NewsCaseload at EU’s top court hits record high
Statistics reveal 15% increase in the number of cases at the Court of Justice of the European Union.