UK surveillance bill could bring ‘very dire consequences’, warns Apple chief – The Guardian

‘Apple’s chief executive has sharply criticised surveillance powers proposed by the British government, warning that allowing spies a backdoor route into citizens’ communications could have “very dire consequences”.’

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The Guardian, 10th November 2015

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Speech by Lady Justice Arden: International and European Law: A view from the Bench – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted November 6th, 2015 in EC law, human rights, judiciary, speeches by tracey

‘Lady Justice Arden gave the keynote speech at the Government Legal Department International Conference on 15 October 2015.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 5th November 2015

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Speech by the Lord Chief Justice: The Law of Wales – Looking Forward – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted November 2nd, 2015 in devolution, speeches, Wales by tracey

‘Speech by the Lord Chief Justice at the Legal Wales Conference 9 October 2015.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 23rd october 2015

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Theresa May criticises police over stop and search, and race record – The Guardian

‘Theresa May will publicly criticise claims made by Britain’s most senior police officer that a rise in knife crime is linked to falls in stop and search, branding them as a “kneejerk reaction” and “false”.’

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The Guardian, 21st October 2015

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Lady Hale joins chorus of concerns over criminal courts charge – The Guardian

Posted October 20th, 2015 in courts, criminal courts charge, fees, guilty pleas, judges, news, speeches by sally

‘The deputy president of the supreme court, Lady Hale, has become the latest judge to question whether the newly imposed criminal courts charge encourages defendants to plead guilty.’

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The Guardian, 20th October 2015

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Quotas ‘demeaning’ to women and minority groups – Leveson – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted October 13th, 2015 in diversity, judiciary, law firms, quotas, reports, speeches, women by tracey

‘The president of the Queen’s Bench Division has branded quotas as “demeaning” to women and minority ethnic groups.
Sir Brian Leveson (pictured) waded into the controversial debate over quotas ahead of the publication of a government-backed report that could put law firms under new pressure to promote women in senior posts.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 12th October 2015

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Speech by the Lord Chief Justice: The Legacy of Magna Carta – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted October 9th, 2015 in magna carta, speeches by tracey

‘“The Legacy of Magna Carta: Justice in the 21st Century” speech by the Lord Chief Justice, The Rt Hon The Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, to the Legal Research Foundation on the 25 September 2015.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 8th October 2015

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

BSB Chair Sir Andrew Burns sets his vision for the future of the Bar regulator – Bar Standards Board

Posted October 6th, 2015 in barristers, legal profession, news, speeches by sally

‘In his first keynote speech as Chair of the Bar Standards Board (BSB), Sir Andrew Burns urged barristers and key stakeholders to engage with the regulator on the future direction of Bar regulation at a networking function tonight at Lincoln’s Inn.’

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Bar Standards Board, 5th October 2015

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Climate Change & Rule of Law: Lecture by Philippe Sands QC chaired by Lord Carnwath – Supreme Court

Posted October 6th, 2015 in environmental protection, international law, news, rule of law, speeches by sally

‘In the run up to the climate change negotiations in Paris this December, Professor Philippe Sands QC delivered a public lecture at the UK Supreme Court focusing on the role of international law and judges in addressing legal issues relating to climate change.’

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Supreme Court, 18th September 2015

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“Many parts of the Bar are in severe pain,” acknowledges BSB chair – Legal Futures

Posted October 6th, 2015 in barristers, consultations, litigants in person, news, speeches by sally

‘The present model for delivering justice in the criminal, family and immigration courts has become “increasingly challenged” and “many parts of the Bar are in severe pain”, the chair of the Bar Standards Board (BSB) has said.’

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Legal Futures, 6th October 2015

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Courts to move from ‘physical paradigm’ – new HMCTS chief – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted September 24th, 2015 in consultations, courts, news, speeches, tribunals by tracey

‘Proceeds from the sale of underused court buildings will be invested in technology to move away from the “physical paradigm”, HM Courts and Tribunals Service’s new chief executive said today in her first public speech in the role.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 23rd September 2015

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Crown Prosecution Service chief inspector signals concern over funding – The Guardian

Posted September 24th, 2015 in criminal justice, Crown Prosecution Service, news, speeches by tracey

‘Budget cuts can go too far and prevent government agencies from fulfilling their public service roles effectively, the new chief inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service has warned.’

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The Guardian, 23rd September 2015

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Speech by the Lord Chief Justice: Judicial independence in a changing constitutional landscape – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted September 17th, 2015 in civil justice, constitutional reform, criminal justice, judges, judiciary, speeches by tracey

‘Speech by the Lord Chief Justice to the Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges, 15th September 2015 Association.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 17th September 2015

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

The Limits of the Law – The role of compliance in the 21st Century – Attorney General’s Office

Posted September 11th, 2015 in corruption, financial regulation, fraud, prosecutions, speeches by tracey

‘Solicitor General’s keynote address to the 33rd Cambridge Symposium on Economic Crime.’

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Attorney General’s Office, 11th September 2015

Source: www.gov.uk/ago

Diversity in the judiciary by Clive Coleman on BBC Radio 4 Today Programme – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted September 10th, 2015 in diversity, judiciary, speeches by tracey

‘On Monday 27 July 2015 Clive Coleman from the BBC Radio 4 Today Programme spoke to judges about diversity in the judiciary.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 8th September 2015

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

The treasure in the heart of man – making prisons work – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 17th, 2015 in education, prisons, recidivists, rehabilitation, speeches by tracey

‘Speech given at Prisoners Learning Alliance by Michael Gove.’

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Ministry of Justice, 17th July 2015

Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

LSB Chief Executive speaks at Westminster Legal Policy Forum event on innovation in legal services – Legal Services Board

‘The Legal Services Board Chief Executive Richard Moriarty spoke at the Westminster Legal Policy Forum event: Innovation in legal services market – growth, skills and new business models.’

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Legal Services Board, 9th July 2015

Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk

Speech by Lord Chief Justice: Dinner for Her Majesty’s Judges – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

‘Speech by The Right Hon. The Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 9th July 2015

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Jeremy Phillips speaks to the Oxford Law Vox – OUP Blog

Posted July 7th, 2015 in intellectual property, news, speeches by sally

‘In the second of Oxford’s new series of Law Vox podcasts, Jeremy Phillips, editor of Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice, describes how the field of intellectual property law looked when he started his illustrious intellectual property law career. Jeremy’s conversation with Law Vox also addresses how intellectual property evolved and grew to encompass many different features.’

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OUP Blog, 7th July 2015

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Speech by Lord Justice Beatson: Closer Engagement with Parliament – Speech by Lord Justice Jack Beatson

Posted July 3rd, 2015 in judiciary, parliament, select committees, speeches by tracey

‘Speech by Lord Justice Beatson: Closer Engagement with Parliament.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 2nd July 2015

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk