All Courts business articles – Page 89
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News'I will not pass the buck': Parole Board chair quits after Worboys decision quashed
High Court says rule prohibiting information about proceedings being made public is unlawful.
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NewsCourts issued with terrorism guidance in sentencing first
Sentencing Council says it made several changes following a public consultation.
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NewsHomes, pets and an Aldi: ultimate fate of court buildings revealed
Justice minister reveals details as campaigners enter last week to oppose latest proposed sell-offs.
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NewsTougher sentences for arsonists who shut down schools and stations
Sentencing Council says draft guidelines will ensure consistency of 'extremely varied' offences.
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NewsToo many defendants in custody for non-violent crimes, says campaign group
Transform Justice says six in 10 people denied bail for summary offences were subsequently released.
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NewsDon’t take me to your leader
A northern Irishman last week took his fight to secure the services of junior over senior counsel all the way to the Supreme Court.
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Munby on warpath over cross-examination and practice directions
President of the family division says the case for reform is overwhelming.
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News83-year-old jailed for contempt over divorce settlement
His Honour Judge Wildblood QC says no one wishes to see an elderly man go to prison unless it is genuinely necessary.
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NewsAppeal court rejects apparent bias claim over judge's private meeting
Appellant in dispute over building work said trial judge should have taken up his own offer to recuse himself.
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NewsCrumbling courts: Sheffield shuts after strip lights fall on counsel's row
HMCTS closes building until further notice for urgent safety checks.
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NewsSupreme Court's Unison judgment 'not sound'
Former first parliamentary counsel says ruling tribunal fees raises question of whether courts should 'second guess' government decisions.
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NewsWorboys: High Court begins hearing challenges to parole decision
Solicitor Harriet Wistrich says she hopes the judges will rule that greater decision-making transparency is required.
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News23 new boilers and 15 roofs: HMCTS insists it is fixing weather-beaten courts
Chief executive assures lawyers the courts service has redoubled efforts to fix temporary and long-term problems.
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NewsLammy: find me an ethnic minority judge and I'll buy you a beer
MP for Tottenham says he should have recommended quotas for the judiciary in his race review.
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NewsHale says test of dishonesty may be question for parliament
Supreme Court president was speaking about the ruling in Ivey v Genting Casinos Ltd t/a Crockfords - the ’edge sorting’ case.
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NewsMPs lament 'chaotic' aftermath of court closures
Lord chancellor insists court buildings that are not always used must be considered for closure.
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NewsSociety urges caution on disclosure reform
Working group’s proposals for reforming pre-trial disclosure due to be approved in coming weeks.