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16 Nov 2011

Lords Judge and Phillips united in defence of human rights

Lord Judge, the lord chief justice, and Lord Phillips, president of the Supreme Court, put up a united front in defence of human rights in a hearing before a parliamentary committee this afternoon.

7 Nov 2011

The devil you know

The number of litigants in person is increasing – but remember they're not the enemy, you just need to know how to handle them, says DJ Tim Jenkins

7 Nov 2011

Signing away

With the judiciary starting to recognise electronic contracts, practitioners must ensure their clients take extra care before hitting the 'send' button, says Deborah Caldwell

1 Nov 2011

Abramovich told to 'breathe deeply and look at the judge'

There was laughter in the Rolls Building yesterday when Roman Abramovich admitted he had been told to “breathe deeply and look at the judge” when giving evidence.

24 Oct 2011

Mixed reaction as Court of Appeal takes tough line on rioters

'Overwhelming obligation' on courts to protect public

18 Oct 2011

'Overwhelming obligation' on courts to protect the public, LCJ says

There is an "overwhelming obligation" on the courts to protect the public, the Lord Chief Justice has said, giving the Court of Appeal's long-awaited judgment on ten appeals against sentences imposed after August's riots.

11 Oct 2011

Costs management roll out will lead to cost increases

Litigators have expressed growing concerns that the national costs management pilot being rolled out this month will increase costs in direct contradiction to their intended purpose.

3 Oct 2011

Update: road traffic

Roger Cooper reports on the growing concerns over the rise in costs in motor insurance claims