Announcements
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21/05/2022
Exhibition of trailblazing women in the law at the Royal Courts of Justice
To celebrate the centenary of the first woman at the Bar, we are pleased to announce a free exhibition is available for all to view in the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Dr Ivy Williams was called to the Bar in 1922 and although she never practised as a barrister, she did go on […]
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20/05/2022
Revised burglary offences sentencing guidelines published
The Sentencing Council has published revised sentencing guidelines for domestic, non-domestic and aggravated offences in England and Wales, following consultation. The guidelines will come into effect on 1 July 2022. The revised guidelines introduce new middle categories for both culpability and harm factors, to allow judges and magistrates greater flexibility in deciding on an appropriate sentence. The Council has […]
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17/05/2022
Revised sentencing guidelines for child sexual offences published
The Sentencing Council has published revised sentencing guidelines (external link, opens in a new tab) for child sexual offences in cases where no sexual activity takes place, or the targeted child does not exist. The revised guidelines clarify how courts in England and Wales should sentence offenders convicted of these offences. The revised guidelines, which will […]
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17/05/2022
District Judge – Death in Service: Britton
The Lord Chief Justice, The Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon, and the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab MP, were saddened to learn of the death of District Judge James Britton on 14 May 2022. Background information District Judge James Robert Britton (48) was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1996. […]
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16/05/2022
Interim Guidance from the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber: taking oral evidence from abroad
INTRODUCTION This guidance is issued to draw to the attention of judicial office holders and parties in proceedings in the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber the decision of the Upper Tribunal in Agbabiaka (evidence from abroad; Nare guidance) [2021] UKUT 286 (IAC) (external link, opens in a new tab)) and the procedure to be […]
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16/05/2022
Practice Direction from Senior President of Tribunals for the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal (FtT IAC) and Practice Statement from FtT IAC President Michael Clements
Attached below is a Practice Direction from the Senior President of Tribunals, Sir Keith Lindblom, for the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal (FtT IAC). Alongside the note, the Chamber President Judge Michael Clements has published a Practice Statement which is also attached below.
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13/05/2022
Announcement: Vice-President of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Lord Justice Holroyde will be appointed as Vice-President of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) on 6 June 2022, in succession to Lord Justice Fulford. His appointment was made by the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett of Maldon, after consultation with the Lord Chancellor. Biography Lord Justice Tim Holroyde was called to the Bar (Middle […]
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13/05/2022
Speech by the Master of the Rolls: London International Dispute Week 2022
The Master of the Rolls delivered a speech at London International Dispute Week 2022. Exploring the benefits of digital justice, he explained how embracing the digital environment is essential for dispute resolution to maintain confidence and remain sustainable. Introduction 1. The theme of this year’s London International Disputes Week 2022 is “Dispute Resolution: global, sustainable, […]
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12/05/2022
Practice Direction for the First-tier Tribunal Tax Chamber: Allocation Of Cases To Categories In The Tax Chamber
This Practice Direction has been made by the Chamber President with the approval of the Senior President of Tribunals and the Lord Chancellor to give guidance to the Tax Chamber and to inform Tribunal users in relation to the categorisation of cases under Rule 23 of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Tax Chamber) Rules 2009. […]
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12/05/2022
Interview with Chancery Master Iain Pester
Following the opening of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) competition for Chancery Master, we interviewed Chancery Master Iain Pester on what the journey to becoming a Chancery Master was like and what his experience of it has been so far. Can you tell us a bit about what made you decide to pursue a career […]