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.

Inequality

The Times reports that Bar leaders urged action yesterday to boost the numbers of ethnic minority candidates for the judiciary… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.

Retirement age illogical

The Times reports as follows- Judicial retirement age is illogical, says UK’s top judge The compulsory retirement age for judges… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.

Online Court is Coming!

HM Judiciary has announced that the online court pilot will begin in July. According to the notice, the Civil Money… You must be registered and logged in to view this content.