Tag: Courts

Junior criminal barristers earning less than minimum wage, Bar Council warns

Forced to take second and even third jobs to 'make ends meet'

Oct 2 2020 9:26am

Salford theatre to host real criminal trials

Eight new ‘Nightingale Courts’ announced as part of plans to address COVID-19 impact on justice system

Sep 22 2020 10:22am

Big screen justice: Cinemas to host Scottish jury trials

Selected for their good digital connectivity and secure IT infrastructure

Sep 10 2020 10:07am

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

Aug 25 2020 11:49am

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

May 5 2020 10:28am

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

Mar 31 2020 10:26am

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

Mar 27 2020 2:14pm

COVID-19: The toll on criminal justice

An already crumbling system finds itself in limbo

Mar 25 2020 10:10am

Jury trials on hold due to coronavirus fears

Jurors summoned for this week told to remain at home

Mar 23 2020 10:46am

Coronavirus: It’s ‘business as usual’, says Supreme Court

Building remains open to the public and cases will continue

Mar 17 2020 9:52am

Old Bailey juries sent home after ‘unusually large parcel’ blocks court toilets

Was it a 'huge fat ball' from the court kitchen?

Feb 26 2020 11:03am

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'

Jan 16 2020 1:10pm

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

Nov 25 2019 1:30pm

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

Nov 12 2019 10:10am

First legal bid to stop Boris Johnson shutting down parliament fails

Cross-party group has already signalled intention to appeal

Sep 4 2019 11:27am

Court officials divulged criminal conviction to nosy neighbour

Data breach reported to the Information Commissioner's Office

Jul 23 2019 8:48am

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

Jul 11 2019 8:41am