‘Magistrates are resigning in “considerable” numbers, the head of their national body has said, after scores of court closures and swingeing government cuts.’
The Guardian, 29th November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A victim’s charity says growing court delays are damaging “the public’s confidence in the criminal justice system”.’
BBC News, 17th November 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Magistrates will be given ‘starting points’ to help them sentence disqualified company directors who breach court orders as part of Sentencing Council efforts to ensure a consistent approach in the courts.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 25th October 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Magistrates should not be forced to retire at 70 if keeping them on would solve the recruitment crisis, a committee of MPs have said.’
Daily Telegraph, 19th October 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Too many magistrates in England and Wales are “old and white”, one of the youngest justices in the country says.’
BBC News, 19th October 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Providing Sufficient Resources for the Courts and Judiciary as a Fundamental Constitutional Obligation.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 26th September 2016
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
‘A sharp fall in the number of magistrates in England and Wales will ensure that those on the bench remain overwhelmingly white and elderly, the government has been warned.’
The Guardian, 22nd June 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A Christian magistrate who was sacked after voicing his opposition to adoption by same-sex parents has been suspended as a non-executive director by an NHS trust.’
The Guardian, 27th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A long-established legal practice of imposing double convictions for racially or religiously aggravated offences has been overturned by a high court ruling that could influence national crime statistics.’
The Guardian, 20th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A highly experienced magistrate – Richard Page – has been sacked for airing views opposing same-sex couples being allowed to adopt.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 16th March 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘A Christian magistrate who was sacked after opposing adoption by gay parents on national television is planning to sue Michael Gove over the decision.’
The Guardian, 13th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A Christian judge has been struck off after making controversial comments over same-sex adoption on national television.’
Daily Telegraph, 10th March 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘CPS lawyers have been criticised for failing to engage effectively with defence practitioners amid efforts to reduce delays in magistrates’ courts.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 22nd February 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A hundred judges and magistrates have received written threats connected to cases they presided over during the past five years, the Ministry of Justice has revealed.’
The Guardian, 1st February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Why has the government decided to abolish the Criminal Courts Charge? Shula de Jersey, Principal Lawyer at Slater and Gordon (UK) LLP, explores the controversial measure and explains the events that led to its abolition.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 16th December 2015
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
‘Alison Saunders told she is “living in a bubble” after saying she went to see cases in action only every few months.’
Daily Telegraph, 15th December 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Criminal cases should be sent to the Crown court only if they are “clearly unsuitable” for trial in the magistrates’ court, the Sentencing Council says in fresh guidance to ensure cases are tried and sentenced in the appropriate court.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 10th December 2015
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The criminal courts charge is to be scrapped, Justice Secretary Michael Gove has announced.’
BBC News, 3rd December 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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