Lord Sales, Exploring the Interface Between the Common Law of Tort and Statute Law – Supreme Court

Posted December 4th, 2023 in duty of care, judges, news, personal injuries, Supreme Court by tracey

‘Annual Richard Davies Lecture for the Personal Injuries Bar Association, 29 November 2023.’

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Supreme Court, 29th November 2023

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Lord Reed, Oral Hearings in the United Kingdom Courts: Past, Present and Future – Supreme Court

Posted December 4th, 2023 in judges, news, oral hearings, Supreme Court by tracey

‘The Rt Hon The Lord Reed of Allermuir, President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom – Oral Hearings in the United Kingdom Courts: Past, Present and Future
Legal Training and Research Institute of Japan, 29 November 2023’

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Supreme Court, 29th November 2023

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Speech by the Lady Chief Justice: Civil Justice Council’s 12th National Forum – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted November 24th, 2023 in civil justice, judges, news, speeches by tracey

‘Speech by the Lady Chief Justice: Civil Justice Council’s 12th National Forum.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 20th November 2023

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Senior judges call for greater role for junior counsel in advancing oral arguments in court – Local Government Lawyer

Posted November 9th, 2023 in barristers, judges, local government, news, oral hearings by sally

‘Senior members of the judiciary have issued a statement calling for greater participation of junior counsel in courts and tribunals hearings.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th November 2023

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Speech by the Master of the Rolls: Justice in the Digital Age – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted November 6th, 2023 in artificial intelligence, computer programs, courts, internet, judges, news by tracey

‘Justice in the Digital Age – Speech on the 150th Anniversary of the Technology and Construction Court.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 3rd November 2023

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Just under half of children returned to live with their families as result of entering Family Drug and Alcohol Court, annual report reveals – Local Government Lawyer

‘The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has published his second annual report on the Family Drug and Alcohol Courts (FDACs), of which he states he has “long been a supporter”.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 26th October 2023

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Andrew Malkinson: Wrongful conviction inquiry judge pledges ‘fearless’ review – BBC News

‘A judge investigating why Andrew Malkinson spent 17 years in jail for a rape he did not commit says she will be “fearless” in seeking the truth.’

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BBC News, 26th October 2023

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Law compelling convicts to be in court for sentencing expected in King’s Speech – The Independent

Posted October 25th, 2023 in criminal justice, government departments, judges, judiciary, news, trials by sally

‘A law allowing judges to force convicted criminals to be in court for their sentencing will be in the King’s Speech, the Justice Secretary has indicated.’

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The Independent, 25th October 2023

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New appointment to the UK Supreme Court – Supreme Court

Posted October 17th, 2023 in judges, judiciary, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘Dame Ingrid Simler, Lady Justice of Appeal, is appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created by Lord Kitchin’s retirement, it was announced today.’

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Supreme Court, 17th October 2023

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Dame Sue Carr sworn in as Lady Chief Justice – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted October 3rd, 2023 in judges, judiciary, news, oaths by sally

‘Dame Sue Carr today [2 October] becomes, and will be known as, the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 2nd October 2023

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Dame Sue Carr becomes Lady Chief Justice – The Independent

Posted October 2nd, 2023 in diversity, judges, judiciary, news, women by sally

‘Dame Sue Carr has become the Lady Chief Justice, the first woman to hold the title of the most senior judge in England and Wales.’

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The Independent, 2nd October 2023

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Speech by Judge Barry Clarke: Discrimination in Employment/Industrial Courts – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted September 22nd, 2023 in courts, employment, equality, judges, news, tribunals, unfair dismissal by tracey

‘Speech by Judge Barry Clarke: Discrimination in Employment/Industrial Courts.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 18th September 2023

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Lady Justice Thirlwall appointed to lead public inquiry into Lucy Letby – The Guardian

Posted September 5th, 2023 in birth, children, hospitals, inquiries, judges, murder, news, nurses by sally

‘The court of appeal judge Lady Justice Thirlwall has been appointed to lead the public inquiry into Lucy Letby’s murder of seven babies in an NHS hospital.’

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The Guardian, 4th September 2023

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One-hour oral judgment in family case ‘plainly irregular’ – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted September 4th, 2023 in appeals, child abuse, children, judges, judgments, news, sexual offences by tracey

‘A one-hour oral judgment delivered on a complex family case was “manifestly insufficient” and should be re-examined, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 1st September 2023

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Court of Appeal sets aside circuit judge’s “plainly irregular” ruling – Legal Futures

Posted September 1st, 2023 in appeals, care orders, children, families, family courts, judges, news by sally

‘The Court of Appeal has set aside a circuit judge’s ruling in public law children proceedings after describing his decision as “plainly irregular”.’

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Legal Futures, 1st September 2023

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South Asian Heritage Month 2023: HHJ Usha Karu shares her story – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted August 21st, 2023 in barristers, diversity, equality, judges, news by tracey

‘Today marks the end of South Asian Heritage Month, an annual celebration which commemorates South Asian cultures, histories and communities. It began in 2020 and runs from 18 July to 17 August each year. We spoke to HHJ Usha Karu about her background and journey into law.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary , 17th August 2023

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Litigant in person made ‘unacceptable’ threats to judge – Law Society’s Gazette

‘The solution for a dissatisfied litigant is not to threaten the judge, an Insolvency and Company Courts judge has noted, revealing ”deep concern’’ at threats made as he delivered judgment.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 11th August 2023

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UK imposes sanctions on Russian judges for sentencing of Putin opponent – The Guardian

Posted August 1st, 2023 in expert witnesses, judges, news, Russia, sanctions, sentencing, treason by sally

‘The UK government has imposed sanctions on those involved in the “deplorable” sentencing of the dual-national dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza after a Russian court dismissed his appeal against a 25-year sentence.’

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The Guardian, 31st July 2023

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Speech by the Master of the Rolls to the Bar Council of England and Wales – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted July 19th, 2023 in artificial intelligence, barristers, computer programs, judges, news, speeches by tracey

‘Speech by the Master of the Rolls to the Bar Council of England and Wales.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 18th July 2023

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Mansion House speech by the Lord Chief Justice for His Majesty’s Judges – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted July 19th, 2023 in Judaism, judges, judiciary, news, speeches by tracey

‘Mansion House speech by the Lord Chief Justice for His Majesty’s Judges.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 18th July 2023

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