Lord Chief Justice press conference December 2020 – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Lord Chief Justice press conference December 2020’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 2nd december 2020
Source: www.judiciary.uk
Category: legal profession
Lord Chief Justice sounds warning over unprecedented political interference in courts – The Independent
‘The Lord Chief Justice has warned of unprecedented levels of political interference over the work of courts in England and Wales, suggesting that MPs should be taught about “boundaries”.’
The Independent, 2nd December 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Speech by the Chancellor of the High Court to Harvard Law School: Online courts – Perspectives from the Bench and the Bar – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Speech by the Chancellor of the High Court to Harvard Law School: Online courts – Perspectives from the Bench and the Bar.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 25th November 2020
Source: www.judiciary.uk
Extensions to the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Regime – Family Law Week
‘Matthew Moore, director of Infolegal, advises family lawyers of their obligations under anti-money laundering regulations following changes [to the] wording of what constitutes taxation advice.’
Family Law Week, 24th November 2020
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Lord Chancellor rails against lawyers who “vaunt political views” online – Legal Futures
‘The Lord Chancellor yesterday told lawyers who “vaunt their political views” on social media to raise their profile and attract work that they are giving the profession a bad name.’
Legal Futures, 19th November 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Family lawyers “must be forced to follow good practice” – Legal Futures
‘Family lawyers should be forced to follow good practice to protect children from “acrimonious legal representation” and report it to their regulator, a major report has concluded.’
Legal Futures, 17th November 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Remote Hearings in the Family of Courts of England and Wales: what the research shows – Transparency Project
‘Hearings in the family courts of England and Wales are almost unrecognisable today to the hearings that took place prior to the outbreak of Covid-19. On 23 March 2020, it was announced that a nationwide lockdown was to begin the following day and last indefinitely. Between 23 March and 6 April, video hearings increased by 340% across courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Audio hearings increased by over 500%. Today, remote and hybrid (where some people attend in person and some via a telephone or video link) hearings have become commonplace. Even final hearings are now being conducted remotely. The transition to remote and hybrid hearings has helped to mitigate the delay before cases are heard. It helping to minimise an increasing backlog of cases. Telephone and video hearings have their benefits for parents, children and professionals alike, which might even see remote hearings continue in use in some cases beyond the pandemic. However, remote hearings come at a cost, as two consultations by the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory (NFJO) demonstrate.’
Transparency Project, 13th November 2020
Source: www.transparencyproject.org.uk
Virus backlogs must not become “new normal”, says Lord Chief – Legal Futures
‘The Lord Chief Justice told MPs yesterday that he is “extremely concerned” that the backlogs that have grown across the justice system since March should not be “viewed by anybody as the new normal”.’
Legal Futures, 11th November 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Former UN chief hits out at “activist lawyer” label – Legal Futures
‘The former secretary-general of the United Nations has condemned Home Secretary Priti Patel’s recent attack on lawyers – although he did not criticise her by name.’
Legal Futures, 3rd November 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Forces claims bill condemned as attack on independent legal profession – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Law Society has endorsed parliamentary criticism of proposed legislation aimed at curbing what the government calls vexatious claims against service personnel.’
Law Society's Gazette, 30th October 2020
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
When it attacks ‘lefty lawyers’, this government takes aim at the rule of law – The Guardian
‘The scorn shown by Boris Johnson and Priti Patel marks a departure from centuries of Conservative tradition.’
The Guardian, 20th October 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
SRA seeks charitable status in Law Society split – Legal Futures
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is applying for charitable status as part of becoming a distinct legal entity within the Law Society Group, it has emerged.’
Legal Futures, 16th October 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Watchdog warns Home Office must use ‘neutral language’ after outrage over ‘activist lawyers’ tweet – The Independent
‘A Home Office watchdog has said the department must use “neutral language” after its repeated use of the term “activist lawyer” prompted outrage.’
The Independent, 15th October 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
David Greene: Condemning lawyers for doing their jobs is inherently dangerous – The Guardian
‘The new president of the Law Society on why it’s crucial to defend the rule of law in these febrile times.’
The Guardian, 14th October 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
