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Silent witness

Vulnerable witnesses do not have to give oral evidence to employment tribunals, the Court of Appeal has ruled. 'Its guidance on correct procedure should be noted, says 'Anna Macey

Green to keep magistrates' sentencing powers 'under review'

Ministers want to know why cases 'escalated' to Crown Court

Chancery Division must keep increased court fees, Briggs LJ says

Waiting times for trials 'more than a year' and workload still increasing

Council cannot rely on judicial proceedings immunity

Allegation of 'undue pressure' on witness in discrimination claim can go ahead

The courts will not be privatised, Grayling and LCJ say

'Every realistic option' being explored, including 'public interest corporation'

High Court rejects tribunal fees judicial review

Oral hearing set for Monday as claimants rush to beat deadline

Californian online dispute resolution specialist heads for UK

Modria to set up European HQ as it launches Dutch neighbour dispute scheme

The judicial diversity consultation is flawed

Lack of clarity over criteria and processes undermine the credibility of the Judicial Appointments Commission's consultation on the promotion of diversity on the bench, says Adrian Jack