Courts, Tribunals & Judiciary

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20 Dec 2010

Mass closure of magistrates' courts a 'shattering blow' to local justice

The Magistrates' Association has described the government's decision to close 93 magistrates' courts as a “shattering blow” to local justice.

16 Dec 2010

Skype in court as cost pressure mounts on criminal justice

Pressure on costs combined with a steady rise in workload has led to greater use of technology in court including the free internet phone service Skype, the Court of Appeal's latest annual report has revealed.

14 Dec 2010

Djanogly confirms 142 court closures

Justice minister Jonathan Djanogly told parliament this afternoon that the government would be going ahead with the closure of 142 local courts.

13 Dec 2010

Return of the law lords

After a brief flirtation with abandoning the titles of lord and lady, the Supreme Court has returned to tradition by upgrading Sir John Dyson to Lord Dyson.

13 Dec 2010

Wear and tear

The tenancy deposit protection scheme is a law in turmoil, says Tessa Shepperson

13 Dec 2010

Update: environment

Adrienne Copithorne reviews the recent developments in costs, directives and judicial review procedure to impact eco-law

13 Dec 2010

Role reversal

While the jury trial in Britain is under attack, the French are keen to extend the role of juries – so what's the best option? Geraldine Gadbin-George weighs up the arguments

10 Dec 2010

MoJ 'freezing us out' says JP

Skimping on fuel bills is putting justice at risk, according to one magistrate.