UKAPTJ is changing!
We are happy to announce that we are changing! Henceforth we will be known as the UKAFPJ or United Kingdom… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Lord Chief Justice Report 2016 published
The Lord Chief has highlighted the following priorities in his report: • The stature of the judiciary must be maintained.… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Coping with disappointment
“Like anybody, if you suffer a disappointment you just knuckle down, get on with it and see what happens. I… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
New judges needed?
40 new judges ‘needed to fill manpower gap’ on High Court bench According to The Times, dozens of extra High… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Fixed Recoverable Costs
Lord Justice Jackson is to lead a new review of fixed recoverable costs, HM Judiciary announced on 11 November. Commissioned… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Mackenzie Friends
Judicial consultation A consultation by HM Judiciary on the issue of paid McKenzie friends closed in June, but a response… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Raising the small claims limit for personal injury claims
The MOJ is consulting on proposals to increase the small claims limit for personal injury claims. DDJs often deal… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Lord Chief Justice speaks to MPs
The lord chief justice has suggested that members of the judiciary sit on legal services regulatory boards to ensure… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Judicial Pension case draws to a close
The Law Society Gazette reports as follows: The public showdown between judges and the lord chancellor over new pension arrangements… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Neuberger launches diversity initiative
Supreme Court launches diversity recruitment drive The judge who heads the UK’s highest court has admitted that it suffers from… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.