Courts
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Salford theatre to host real criminal trials
Eight new ‘Nightingale Courts’ announced as part of plans to address COVID-19 impact on justice system
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Big screen justice: Cinemas to host Scottish jury trials
Selected for their good digital connectivity and secure IT infrastructure
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De Montfort Uni’s mock courtroom to host new TV sports show starring ex-footballer Steve Claridge as a judge
Producer says he’ll consider involving DMU law students in the future
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Lawyers demand action on ‘Blackstone courts’ amid reports one will be in MoJ headquarters
The locations are still officially under wraps
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The technological disruption facing law firms in the wake of the pandemic
Times of necessity have rocketed innovative practices into daily life a lot sooner than many expected
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Remote hearings resource hub launches in wake of virus pandemic
Richard Susskind-led platform comes as lawyers turn to tech to keep justice system functioning
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Over half of courts to close in battle against coronavirus
A network of 157 priority courts will remain open to ensure justice system continues to operate effectively, MoJ says
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COVID-19: The toll on criminal justice
An already crumbling system finds itself in limbo, explains BPTC grad and aspiring barrister Claudia-Lauren Williams
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Supreme Court to hear cases via video link as nation goes into lockdown
Building temporarily closed
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Jury trials on hold due to coronavirus fears
Jurors summoned for this week told to remain at home
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Coronavirus: It’s ‘business as usual’, says Supreme Court
Building remains open to the public and cases will continue
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Old Bailey juries sent home after ‘unusually large parcel’ blocks court toilets
Was it a ‘huge fat ball’ from the court kitchen?
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£900 fine for hedge fund lawyer who ‘lost his temper’ and punched opera-goer in row over seat
Attack occurred at Royal Opera House
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Lights, camera, courtroom! Sentencing in high-profile criminal cases to be televised for first time
But bar chiefs warn against legal proceedings becoming a ‘spectator sport’
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Skype hearings require ‘more careful thought’ — regardless of benefit to barristers
‘Communicating with someone on a screen just isn’t the same’, says Bar Council bigwig Athena Markides
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Journal
Privacy, celebrities and the media
It’s a fine balance between the freedom of the press and the privacy of individuals, says newly qualified solicitor Aisha Hussain
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London law firm senior partner fined for failing to ID driver of speeding company car
£900 and six penalty points
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First legal bid to stop Boris Johnson shutting down parliament fails
Cross-party group has already signalled intention to appeal
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Court officials divulged criminal conviction to nosy neighbour
Data breach reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office
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Trio of top judges fend off criticism on £1.2 billion court modernisation programme
Widely-condemned court closures are means of ‘liberating capital’ where ‘money is not limitless’, select committee hears
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Released under investigation: The real reason why fewer people are being charged with offences
Criminal barrister Rhys Rosser explains how RUIs have had some very unintended consequences