Courts, Tribunals & Judiciary

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Courting controversy: Radicalisation and the courts

Andrew Gillespie and Phil Loftus advise on the safeguarding of children in cases where radicalisation is alleged

The importance of 'time keeping

District Judge Nigel Law urges solicitors to be mindful of the judges and court staff and follow the timetable set out by the court

Don't let disclosure 'cost you your claim

Suez Fortune is a stark warning to any reticent clients of the consequences of failing to provide material to the other parties, write Chris Wilkes and Kate Pert

Open Family Courts: Transparent justice or privacy invasion?

Is allowing unwarranted attention to be turned to famous divorcing couples the price you pay for an open court? What is, and how do you find, a good balance, asks Pippa Allsop

Consideration of unduly lenient sentences

Celia Marr discusses the extent of the Court of Appeal's power when passing new sentences, recent legislation on psychoactive substances, and the proposed Criminal Finances Bill

Court fees increase damaging access to justice, say MPs

Lawyers welcome justice committee finding that access to justice must prevail over full cost recovery

Supreme Court rejects claim that possession order infringed tenant's human rights

Justices hold that proportionality arguments do not bite against private landlords

Court costs hit London's status as international jurisdiction of choice

Litigators warn that clients are being deterred from bringing claims due to government fee hikes