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24 Jan 2012

Jailed juror had been warned of internet contempt conviction

Theodora Dallas, a former university lecturer jailed yesterday for contempt, had been explicitly warned of a previous case where a juror was jailed for misusing the internet, it has emerged.

16 Jan 2012

Ministers resurrect plan to cut jury trials

Ministers have resurrected plans abandoned by former justice secretary Jack Straw to restrict jury trials for either-way offences, The Times has reported this morning.

16 Jan 2012

Sumption arrives at Supreme Court

Jonathan Sumption QC, formerly the joint head of Brick Court Chambers, was sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court last week.

11 Jan 2012

Sumption sworn in at Supreme Court

Jonathan Sumption QC, formerly the joint head of Brick Court Chambers, was sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court this morning.

4 Jan 2012

Dog attack judge retires

A circuit judge who was convicted for owning a dangerous dog and fined £2,500 has retired.

20 Dec 2011

Lord Reed and Lord Justice Carnwath join Supreme Court

One of Scotland's most senior judges and a former president of the tribunal service have been appointed to the Supreme Court.

19 Dec 2011

The day of reconciliation

The decision by the European Court of Human Rights' grand chamber in Al-Khawaja on Thursday has provided a tantalising peace offer in Britain's battle with Strasbourg over hearsay.

14 Dec 2011

Bloggers allowed to tweet from court

Journalists will be able to tweet from court without having to apply for prior permission from judges under new guidance issued this morning by the Lord Chief Justice.