Tag: Judges

Top feminist barrister blasts BSB after ‘Boys Club’ tweet charges dropped
Dr Charlotte Proudman criticises regulator as ‘unfit for purpose’ after tribunal dismisses disciplinary case

‘Boys club’ tweet lands top feminist barrister in disciplinary hearing
Bar Standards Board goes head-to-head with Charlotte Proudman, who accuses them of gender discrimination and double standards

Magistrate given formal warning over ‘ill-judged’ Taliban remark
Comment made in retiring room

What is a woman? Supreme Court hears landmark legal case
Top judges hear case on whether trans women can be considered female under Equality Act

Bus-ted! Judge steps in when witness tries to give evidence on a bus
'Plainly inappropriate'

‘Pause before you post’ — even emojis can land you in trouble, judges warned
New social media guidance

Swearing more common up North, claims judge
Comment made in ruling on employment dispute

Judge given formal advice over 17-month judgment delay
Cited additional judicial responsibilities as a contributing factor to the delay

Judge receives formal advice for ‘ill-judged’ humour
Left court staff member "uncomfortable"

Top judge to step down from presidency role after reprimand over love letter to colleague
Justice Marcus Smith reprimanded in August

Warning for coroner who described barrister’s submission ‘b*******’
Overheard by complainant

US teen put in handcuffs and prison uniform after falling asleep during court visit
That escalated quickly

Judge goes viral with epic putdown to rioters
Judge Robert Linford didn't hold back 🔥

High Court judge reprimanded for sending handwritten love letter to junior colleague
'Let down and devalued'

Interactive website lets public play judge in real criminal cases
New initiative launched by Sentencing Council

Judge jailed for role in £1.8m legal aid fraud
Worked with group of 'corrupt legal professionals'

Two former Supreme Court judges resign from Hong Kong court
Lords Sumption and Collins

‘Sarcastic’ judge given formal warning
Shouted at legal rep throughout hearing, judicial body finds