Judges’ pay to increase
The Times reports that a review of judges’ pay and conditions to help tackle the growing recruitment crisis was announced yesterday.… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Consumer pay as you go service or state body?
The Law Society Gazette reports that the head of the judiciary in England and Wales has lambasted the thinking behind… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Training
According to this article training for DDJs will be equalised with salaried. Is this a step towards the creation of… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Time for a career?
From the Times Judicial appointments chief calls for debate over retirement age Parliament must look at raising the statutory retirement… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Divorce shake up
Divorce and its financial consequences are to be administratively separated in a move that is expected to save family solicitors… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Independence
The Law Society Gazette reports that: Nearly half of UK judges do not believe the government respects the independence of… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Direct appointments- diversity
The Times reports that Cherie Blair has called for direct appointments to higher courts Cherie Blair, QC, has added her… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Online Court is coming
As part of the Civil Money Claims project within the Reform Programme, the Civil Executive Team (headed by Briggs LJ)… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Pensions
A member has received advice about pensions as follows: We have been waiting for the implementation of the FPJPS regulations… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.
Extended court hours
According to the Times, the Bar says courts should not sit beyond 4.30pm. Bar leaders have issued a protocol for… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.