All Courts business articles – Page 24
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NewsWomen's justice charity unveils training programme for defence lawyers
Director Harriet Wistrich says lawyers need to understand the dynamics of domestic abuse so they can properly represent their clients.
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NewsStudy reveals bereaved families' distressing experiences at inquests
Academics interviewed 89 bereaved people and 82 coronial professionals to understand impact of inquests on the grieving process.
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NewsCoroner's court locks doors over security concerns
Electronic locking system on doors of two Reading court rooms excludes public during inquests.
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NewsJustice reform charity unveils post-election criminal justice action plan
Former lord chancellor says blueprint, which would see more cases kept in magistrates' court, warrants serious consideration.
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NewsCourt of Appeal grants judge permission to continue JAC battle
Master of the rolls says it is in the public interest for the fairness of the Judicial Appointments Commission's procedure to be examined at a full hearing.
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NewsBacklogs spiral across justice system
Immigration and asylum open caseload has risen by 75% over the past year.
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NewsStrasbourg ruling prompts calls for 'fairer' miscarriage of justice compensation
European Court of Human Rights dismisses, in split decision, legal challenge brought by two wrongfully convicted men.
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NewsDuncan Lewis takes government to court over legal aid fees
National firm says thousands of vulnerable individuals are eligible for legal aid but struggling to find a lawyer to represent them.
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NewsMel B's family courts petition nears 25,000 signatures
Spice Girl wants judges to receive training designed and delivered by specialist organisations such as Women's Aid.
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NewsCrumbling courts exacerbate CC delays
Small claims matters are taking more than a year to reach trial in the county courts, Law Society reveals.
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NewsThree years in prison for man who threw radiator at judge
Assault last year at Milton Keynes Family Court raised widespread concerns about court security.
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NewsCPS ticked off over criticism of last-minute counsel
Defence barrister had been instructed at 4pm on the day before the beginning of sexual offences trial.
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NewsFee boost for court-appointed lawyers in domestic abuse cases
Law Society welcomes fee increase but warns it is not enough to keep domestic abuse advocacy scheme sustainable.
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NewsVideo guide for unrepresented parties in civil and family court
Support Through Court worked with legal training company Bond Solon to produce the seven-minute video.
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NewsNew security regime at Stratford: enhanced searches only for protester courtrooms
Law Society welcomes changes which follow 'serious incidents' at Stratford Magistrates' Court.
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NewsJudge vents spleen over poor video connection
Incident at Reading follows Bar Council report highlighting issues with remote hearings.
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NewsFilming testators could help resolve will disputes, private client lawyers told
Barrister specialising in trust and probate disputes says clients in today's digital age will be used to being filmed.
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NewsFamily court analysis lifts lid on life for litigants in person
Law Society and Support Through Court make case for why people navigating family justice system alone need legal representation.
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NewsCourtwatchers expose a 'wild west'
A mass observation project which sat in on more than 1,100 magistrates’ court hearings found a system that ‘often falls short’, with courtwatchers ‘shocked’ by the inefficiency they witnessed.