12 Nov 2020Family solutions group calls for child-centred approach away from the courtsA report makes sweeping recommendations including the creation of a support framework for children and young people whose parents separate
10 Nov 2020HMCTS ploughs ahead with covid court hours – and 1,600 new court staffMore 'radical steps', including 1,600 new court staff, have been unveiled by HMTCS in a drive to tackle the crisis in the justice system
9 Nov 2020Employment discrimination claimants face more than a year's waitEmployment discrimination claimants face waiting until at least December 2021 for their hearings because of a lack of resources
6 Nov 2020Medical experts in family justice: recommendations for changeJudicial criticism of experts and poor remuneration are key causes of the shortage of medical experts in family proceedings, a report concluded
5 Nov 2020Lockdown 2 begins but 'better prepared' courts stay openAs the nation beds down into its second UK lockdown, the courts are continuing to operate
2 Nov 2020Depp 3-week libel trial was 'unacceptable' use of court timeJohnny Depp's three-week High Court libel case against The Sun has prompted criticism at “unnecessary” use of court time
21 Oct 2020Nightingale Courts rolled out in Bristol and Chester Two new courts have started hearing cases this week
13 Oct 2020Judicial appointment for young solicitorA young, BAME solicitor has been appointed as a deputy master in High Court's Chancery Division