All Courts business articles – Page 50
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NewsCash for courts upgrade in doubt
Lord Burnett confirms business case for securing funds to finish modernisation programme by 2023 was presented to Treasury in October.
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NewsBuckland and Patel work to resolve virtual remand hearings crisis
Officials have carried out 'intensive work' to identify practical solutions after police withdrew support.
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NewsAppeal judges demand rule change after epic 100-page JR grounds
Challenge to Covid restrictions prompts Court of Appeal call for 'appropriate procedural rigour'.
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OpinionGive magistrates the benefit of the doubt
A serving member of the bench offers some tips for working together.
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NewsExtended operating hours 'misunderstood', says lord chief justice
Government currently consulting on widening Covid-19 operating hours to more courts.
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NewsTrial listed in 2023? Not true, Buckland tells MPs
Cases being listed for 2022 but lord chancellor says he is optimistic about bringing down Crown court backlog.
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NewsCrown court backlog 'not due to systemic failure', lord chief justice rules
Judgment criticises the refusal of judge at Woolwich Crown Court to extend custody time limit for teenager.
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NewsHome after 8pm: Covid-19 court hours affecting work-life balance
HM Courts & Tribunals Service holding 10-day consultation on extending controversial model.
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NewsSpending review: Sunak pledges millions to tackle courts backlog
Chancellor answers call to profession’s concerns about workloads in courts and tribunals.
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OpinionHas bargain BAILII had its day?
Our free online judgment repository is a bargain - but may not be up to the tasks ahead.
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NewsPre-recorded evidence now an option across England and Wales
More than 350 victims and witnesses have used the technology since regional rollouts began this year.
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NewsSecond part of legal aid review will begin this year, Buckland pledges
Lord chancellor says he wants to get chair of the criminal legal aid review ‘absolutely right’.
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NewsPresident's guidance for immigration appeals during Covid-19 'unlawful'
Note issued on 23 March stated that appeals should normally be decided on the papers.
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News'Net cost of justice system is small' says LCJ in court funding plea
Courts must be able to work to full capacity, annual bar conference hears.
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NewsNews focus: Courts recovery plan - progress report
HMCTS is ramping up court capacity amid the huge disruption caused by Covid-19. But the recovery plan is coming in for criticism, as the LCJ urges the government to be ‘realistic’ about funding.
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NewsSupreme Court lowers standard of proof for inquests
Solicitor of family who brought the case says ruling clarifies the law on suicide and unlawful killing.
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OpinionJustice delayed is justice denied for clients in lockdown limbo
It must be recognised that suspects and defendants accused of criminal offences often need as much support as victims and complainants.
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NewsVardags and trade union clash over dress-code leak
High-profile divorce firm went to court to prevent confidential information being disclosed.
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NewsLawyers should be last resort for separating families - McFarlane
New report from the judiciary recommends shifting family breakdown away from 'justice' response.